Rushy Mews is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL52 3LY is located in the Prestbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tewkesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rushy Mews, Cheltenham, GL52 3LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL52 3LN, GL52 3PJ, GL52 3PH, GL52 3LJ, GL52 3PF, GL52 3PQ, GL52 3NB, GL52 3LL, GL52 3ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL52 3LY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 48.9% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51.1% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 34.8% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 49.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 5.9% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.1% | 60.5% | 22.4% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 25.9% | -15.3% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 10.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 11.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 7.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.8% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 48.5% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.7% | 94.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 87.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 88.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rushy Mews was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% higher than the Prestbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rushy Mews has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Prestbury and the 138th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Rushy Mews, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-06-06 | £99,608 |
| 1 Rushy Mews, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-11-22 | £60,059 |
| 13 Rushy Mews, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-07-05 | £65,842 |
| 6 Rushy Mews, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2023-07-04 | £63,753 |
| 13 Rushy Mews, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2022-03-02 | £76,840 |
GL52 3LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School Bouncers Lane , Prestbury GL52 5JB | 3out of 4 | 893 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 | 893 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunalley Primary School West Drive , GL50 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve School Two Hedges Road , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8AE | 2out of 4 | 3,449 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 | 3,980 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | 4out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus , Princess Elizabeth Way GL51 7SJ | - not rated | 4,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge Academy Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd | Pittville Student Village, Albert Road | 627 yd | |
| Penny Blacks | Prestbury Post Office, 6 High Street | 796 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | High Street, Prestbury | 819 yd | |
| Heritage Cafe | Pittville Pump Room, East Approach Drive | 885 yd | |
| Whaddon Youth Centre | The Whaddon Youth Centre, Dart Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 43 The Burgage, Prestbury | 570 yd | |
| The Beehive Inn Prestbury | 33 Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham | 774 yd | |
| Parklands Community Centre | Wymans Road, Cheltenham | 803 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Mill Street, Cheltenham | 825 yd | |
| Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club | Whaddon Bowling Club, Whaddon Road | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiskers Coffee Ltd | Prestbury Parish Council, The Pavilion | 222 yd | |
| Ocean Fayre Fish Bar | 20 Lynworth Exchange, Mendip Road | 503 yd | |
| Wild Bean Cafe M&S Simply Food | 80 - 86 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham | 892 yd | |
| Royal Fish Bar | 100 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham | 970 yd | |
| Jasmine House | 110 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prestbury Playing Fields PRESTBURY PLAYING FIELDS PRESTBURY PLAYING FIELDS PRESTBURY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 295 yd |
| Lynworth Primary (Closed) Cotswold Road | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Oakwood Primary School COTSWOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Pittville School ALBERT ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 686 yd |
| St Marys Church Of England Junior School BOUNCERS LANE | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Cheltenham Town Fc (Whaddon Road) WHADDON ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Clyde Crescent Recreation Ground CLYDE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.