Shaw Green Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 3BS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL52 3BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	50.5%	-2.2%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	47.3%	49.5%	2.2%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of GL52 3BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	21.1%	19.3%	-1.8%	37.9%	-18.6%
Married: Opposite sex	56.9%	57.5%	0.6%	44.2%	13.3%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	8.5%	9.4%	0.9%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	11%	11.4%	0.4%	6.1%	5.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.8%	49.8%	0.0%	48.4%	1.4%
Good health	38%	34.5%	-3.5%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	7.9%	11.1%	3.2%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	3.6%	3.5%	-0.1%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.7%	1%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around GL52 3BS this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.5%	6.7%	0.2%	18.2%	-11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.9%	6.7%	-0.2%	9.6%	-2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15%	9.1%	-5.9%	13.4%	-4.3%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	4.3%	-0.2%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.3%	13.8%	6.5%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	56.9%	57.5%	0.6%	33.8%	23.7%
Other	2.8%	2%	-0.8%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.3%	94.8%	-4.5%	81.4%	13.4%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.7%	95.8%	0.1%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	95.8%	0.1%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.8%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.3%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.8%	76.7%	10.1%
Germany	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	11.8%	13.5%	-1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.8%	37.2%	-3.4%
Christian	54.7%	46.2%	8.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	11.1%	6.0%	5.1%

Safety

Is Shaw Green Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaw Green Lane was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.9% lower than the Prestbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Shaw Green Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Prestbury and the 100th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in GL52 3BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Shaw Green Lane are based on 83 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cheltenham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Shaw Green Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 3BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL52 3BS

Average Price
£717,346

Semi-Detached
£570,407

Terraced
£368,976

Detached
£1,033,020

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shaw Green Lane

Average Price
£706,522

Semi-Detached
£624,395

Terraced
£391,747

Detached
£906,994

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shaw Green LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
51 Shaw Green Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£772,500	2025-08-29	£776,193
23 Shaw Green Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£370,000	2024-08-05	£381,223
9 Shaw Green Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£718,000	2024-07-31	£752,361
51 Shaw Green Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£733,000	2024-06-06	£770,383
Laxton Meadow, 81 Shaw Green Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£1,900,000	2023-11-22	£1,959,375

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL52 3BS

Employment

GL52 3BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in GL52 3BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	106
Full-Time Employee	74
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	9
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	28
Education	18
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Manufacturing	9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Information and communication	7
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School Bouncers Lane , Prestbury GL52 5JB	3out of 4	1,085 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Infant School Bouncers Lane , Prestbury GL52 5JB	4out of 4	1,085 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD	3out of 4	1,248 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dunalley Primary School West Drive , GL50 4LB	3out of 4	2,211 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP	3out of 4	2,627 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD	3out of 4	1,587 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cleeve School Two Hedges Road , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8AE	2out of 4	2,828 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The High School Leckhampton C/O Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	4,565 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	4out of 4	4,565 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH	3out of 4	4,760 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ridge Academy Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH	3out of 4	1,691 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA	- not rated	2,270 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	- not rated	2,329 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Edward's Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR	- not rated	3,351 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP	- not rated	3,624 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Kings Arms	High Street, Prestbury		587 yd
Penny Blacks	Prestbury Post Office, 6 High Street		609 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Plough Inn	Mill Street, Cheltenham	399 yd
The Royal Oak	43 The Burgage, Prestbury	463 yd
The Beehive Inn Prestbury	33 Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham	1,031 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Whiskers Coffee Ltd	Prestbury Parish Council, The Pavilion		841 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Prestbury Playing Fields PRESTBURY PLAYING FIELDS PRESTBURY PLAYING FIELDS PRESTBURY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	810 yd
St Marys Church Of England Junior School BOUNCERS LANE	grass pitches	1,040 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	18.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	18.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	18.6%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	37.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	73.56 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	73.56 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.