Kempley Close, Cheltenham, GL52 5GB

People

Gender

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

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	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%

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.

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%

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 5GB 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Kempley Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kempley Close was 124.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 218.3% higher than the Battledown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kempley Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Battledown and the 71st highest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.

🔎 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. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£59,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in GL52 5GB, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Kempley Close are based on 84 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 Kempley Close, Cheltenham, GL52 5GB

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL52 5GB

Average Price
£240,267

Semi-Detached
£343,285

Terraced
£318,452

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£171,299

Other
£279,429

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kempley Close

Average Price
£256,419

Semi-Detached
£365,259

Terraced
£343,970

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£175,912

Other
£275,517

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kempley CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Kempley Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£333,000	2026-01-28	£332,037
28 Kempley Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2024-10-28	£289,720
9 Kempley Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£155,000	2023-10-06	£154,052
27 Kempley Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£163,500	2023-09-27	£160,375
5 Kempley Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2023-01-24	£170,625

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL52 5GB

Employment

GL52 5GB 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whaddon Primary School Clyde Crescent , GL52 5QH	- not rated	317 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD	2out of 4	781 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lynworth Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD	- not rated	781 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	901 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	901 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	1,567 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	2,625 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	2,625 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	3,736 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	3,736 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	317 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Battledown School Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	3out of 4	423 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	- not rated	423 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA	- not rated	797 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashley Manor Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR	- not rated	1,387 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Whaddon Youth Centre	The Whaddon Youth Centre, Dart Road		427 yd
Express Kebab And Pizza	210 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham		559 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hewlett	Harp Hill, Charlton Kings	351 yd
Parklands Community Centre	Wymans Road, Cheltenham	801 yd
The Beehive Inn Prestbury	33 Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham	903 yd
Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club	Whaddon Bowling Club, Whaddon Road	943 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Simpsons Fish And Chips	75 Priors Road, Cheltenham	80 yd
@Thai Take Away	77 Priors Road, Cheltenham	80 yd
The Cardamom House	212 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	477 yd
Take Away Food Centre	208 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	559 yd
Jasmine House	110 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham	635 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury PLC, Priors Road		120 yd
Tesco Express	Tesco Stores Ltd, 214 Hewlett Road		477 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Priors Farm IMJIN ROAD	grass pitches	399 yd
Clyde Crescent Recreation Ground CLYDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	436 yd
Lynworth Primary (Closed) Cotswold Road	grass pitches	782 yd
Oakwood Primary School COTSWOLD ROAD	grass pitches	782 yd
Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE	grass pitches	883 yd
St Marys Church Of England Junior School BOUNCERS LANE	grass pitches	910 yd
Holy Apostles Church Of England Primary School BATTLEDOWN APPROACH	grass pitches	945 yd
Cheltenham Town Fc (Whaddon Road) WHADDON ROAD	grass pitches	946 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	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	46.5%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	123.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	940 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	940 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	50.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	940 Mbit/s

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