Hillview Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL52 5AE is located in the Battledown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillview Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL52 5AD, GL52 5FU, GL52 5AA, GL52 5AB, GL52 5AU, GL52 6QG, GL52 6QF, GL52 5AF, GL52 5PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL52 5AE has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 44.9% | 47% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 55.1% | 53% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 47% | 41.8% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 44.8% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 55.5% | 53.2% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 34.4% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5AE this area, 6.9% 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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 6.9% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 7.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21.1% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.1% | 49.1% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 7.1% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.7% | 86.1% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86.3% 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 | 91.2% | 86.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 9.4% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 85.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillview Road was 148.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 233.8% higher than the Battledown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillview Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Battledown and the 66th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% 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 Hillview Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-07-31 | £482,014 |
| 15 Hillview Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-01-04 | £468,057 |
| 21 Hillview Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2020-12-17 | £416,445 |
| 20 Hillview Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-10-23 | £388,118 |
| 14 Hillview Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2019-07-01 | £474,042 |
GL52 5AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Battledown Approach , Charlton Kings GL52 6QZ | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD | 3out of 4 | 846 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 | 1,065 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 | 1,065 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,228 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 | 1,465 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The High School Leckhampton C/O Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | 4out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 4,561 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 | 4,951 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ | - not rated | 247 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridge Academy Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Cirencester Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8EY | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Kebab And Pizza | 210 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 395 yd | |
| Whaddon Youth Centre | The Whaddon Youth Centre, Dart Road | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hewlett | Harp Hill, Charlton Kings | 156 yd | |
| Parklands Community Centre | Wymans Road, Cheltenham | 784 yd | |
| Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club | Whaddon Bowling Club, Whaddon Road | 903 yd | |
| Cheltenham Cricket Club | Victoria Ground, Princes Street | 985 yd | |
| The Beehive Inn Prestbury | 33 Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpsons Fish And Chips | 75 Priors Road, Cheltenham | 200 yd | |
| @Thai Take Away | 77 Priors Road, Cheltenham | 200 yd | |
| The Cardamom House | 212 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 304 yd | |
| Take Away Food Centre | 208 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 395 yd | |
| Jasmine House | 110 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Priors Road | 135 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd, 214 Hewlett Road | 304 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clyde Crescent Recreation Ground CLYDE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Priors Farm IMJIN ROAD | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Holy Apostles Church Of England Primary School BATTLEDOWN APPROACH | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Lynworth Primary (Closed) Cotswold Road | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Oakwood Primary School COTSWOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Cheltenham Town Fc (Whaddon Road) WHADDON ROAD | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Cheltenham Cricket Club VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND PRINCES STREET | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| St Marys Church Of England Junior School BOUNCERS LANE | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.