Cotswold Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5EL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL52 5EL 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%

Partnership Status

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%

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	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%

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.

	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Cotswold Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotswold Road was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.5% lower than the Oakley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cotswold Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Oakley and the 165th lowest crime rate of 394 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 -44.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,200

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in GL52 5EL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Cotswold Road are based on 18 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 Cotswold Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5EL

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL52 5EL

Average Price
£279,711

Semi-Detached
£262,719

Terraced
£289,421

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cotswold Road

Average Price
£284,023

Semi-Detached
£260,032

Terraced
£293,251

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cotswold Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Cotswold Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£285,000	2025-07-18	£293,516
7 Cotswold Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2022-10-09	£276,336
25 Cotswold Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£191,000	2021-01-29	£222,403
17 Cotswold Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2013-09-13	£209,392
37 Cotswold Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2013-06-21	£272,320

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL52 5EL

Employment

GL52 5EL 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD	2out of 4	80 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lynworth Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD	- not rated	80 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whaddon Primary School Clyde Crescent , GL52 5QH	- not rated	393 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School Bouncers Lane , Prestbury GL52 5JB	3out of 4	456 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Church of England Infant School Bouncers Lane , Prestbury GL52 5JB	3out of 4	456 yd	Voluntary aided 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	1,031 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	3,325 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	3,325 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	3,500 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	3,500 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lift Crescent View Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH	3out of 4	393 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA	- not rated	983 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Battledown School Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	3out of 4	1,013 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	- not rated	1,013 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashley Manor Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR	- not rated	2,054 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whaddon Youth Centre	The Whaddon Youth Centre, Dart Road	293 yd
Penny Blacks	Prestbury Post Office, 6 High Street	800 yd
The Kings Arms	High Street, Prestbury	832 yd
Express Kebab And Pizza	210 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	917 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Beehive Inn Prestbury	33 Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham	456 yd
Parklands Community Centre	Wymans Road, Cheltenham	536 yd
Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club	Whaddon Bowling Club, Whaddon Road	690 yd
The Royal Oak	43 The Burgage, Prestbury	871 yd
The Hewlett	Harp Hill, Charlton Kings	933 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ocean Fayre Fish Bar	20 Lynworth Exchange, Mendip Road	160 yd
Whiskers Coffee Ltd	Prestbury Parish Council, The Pavilion	575 yd
Jasmine House	110 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham	601 yd
Simpsons Fish And Chips	75 Priors Road, Cheltenham	644 yd
@Thai Take Away	77 Priors Road, Cheltenham	644 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury PLC, Priors Road		821 yd
Tesco Express	Tesco Stores Ltd, 214 Hewlett Road		903 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lynworth Primary (Closed) Cotswold Road	grass pitches	82 yd
Oakwood Primary School COTSWOLD ROAD	grass pitches	82 yd
Clyde Crescent Recreation Ground CLYDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	369 yd
St Marys Church Of England Junior School BOUNCERS LANE	grass pitches	507 yd
Prestbury Playing Fields PRESTBURY PLAYING FIELDS PRESTBURY PLAYING FIELDS PRESTBURY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	555 yd
Cheltenham Town Fc (Whaddon Road) WHADDON ROAD	grass pitches	700 yd
Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE	grass pitches	788 yd
Priors Farm IMJIN ROAD	grass pitches	870 yd
Pittville School ALBERT ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	1,033 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	44.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	44.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	44.4%

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	39 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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