Priors Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL52 5AP is located in the Oakley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Priors Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL52 5EZ, GL52 5AS, GL52 5PL, GL52 5AT, GL52 5EY, GL52 5QR, GL52 5JW, GL52 5QP, GL52 5QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL52 5AP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.7% | 50% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 35.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 46.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 4.3% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 42.9% | 46.6% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 14.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 26.9% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 9.1% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 16.2% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 24.9% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.4% | 89.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 94% | 90.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 90.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priors Road was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Oakley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priors Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Oakley and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166 Priors Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2025-10-20 | £281,000 |
| 186 Priors Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2023-04-06 | £308,035 |
| 172 Priors Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-08-13 | £358,163 |
| 190 Priors Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-08-21 | £416,669 |
| 172 Priors Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2014-11-14 | £279,500 |
GL52 5AP 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD | 3out of 4 | 225 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 | 453 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 | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Battledown Approach , Charlton Kings GL52 6QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,520 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 | 1,171 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 | 3,184 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | 4out of 4 | 3,184 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve School Two Hedges Road , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8AE | 2out of 4 | 4,182 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 4,535 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,138 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 | 259 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ | - not rated | 897 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA | - not rated | 952 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whaddon Youth Centre | The Whaddon Youth Centre, Dart Road | 93 yd | |
| Penny Blacks | Prestbury Post Office, 6 High Street | 857 yd | |
| Express Kebab And Pizza | 210 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 860 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | High Street, Prestbury | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Inn Prestbury | 33 Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham | 433 yd | |
| Parklands Community Centre | Wymans Road, Cheltenham | 681 yd | |
| The Hewlett | Harp Hill, Charlton Kings | 791 yd | |
| Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club | Whaddon Bowling Club, Whaddon Road | 847 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 43 The Burgage, Prestbury | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fayre Fish Bar | 20 Lynworth Exchange, Mendip Road | 422 yd | |
| Simpsons Fish And Chips | 75 Priors Road, Cheltenham | 455 yd | |
| @Thai Take Away | 77 Priors Road, Cheltenham | 455 yd | |
| Jasmine House | 110 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham | 657 yd | |
| Royal Fish Bar | 100 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Priors Road | 618 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd, 214 Hewlett Road | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lynworth Primary (Closed) Cotswold Road | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Oakwood Primary School COTSWOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Clyde Crescent Recreation Ground CLYDE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| St Marys Church Of England Junior School BOUNCERS LANE | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Priors Farm IMJIN ROAD | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Prestbury Playing Fields PRESTBURY PLAYING FIELDS PRESTBURY PLAYING FIELDS PRESTBURY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 761 yd |
| Cheltenham Town Fc (Whaddon Road) WHADDON ROAD | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE | grass pitches | 893 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.