Bouncers Lane is in Prestbury, Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL52 5JR 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 Bouncers Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 5JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL52 5LQ, GL52 5AT, GL52 5AS, GL52 5JD, GL52 5JW, GL52 5AW, GL52 5LJ, GL52 5LH, GL52 5PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL52 5JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.5% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.5% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 42.4% | 41% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 39.3% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 42.4% | 45.7% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 38.4% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 43.3% | 25.2% | -18.1% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 13.5% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 25.2% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 93.2% | 89.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 89.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bouncers Lane was 143.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% higher than the Oakley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bouncers Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Oakley and the 70th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 99.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grove Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £7,850,000 | 2018-02-06 | £9,528,793 |
| Hazel Grove Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £3,300,000 | 2016-10-21 | £4,227,995 |
| Cemetery Lodge Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-09-19 | £407,200 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD | 3out of 4 | 390 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 | 485 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 | 485 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 | 1,311 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,588 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 | 1,336 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 | 3,049 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | 4out of 4 | 3,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleeve School Two Hedges Road , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8AE | 2out of 4 | 4,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 4,576 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 | 5,247 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 | 203 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ | - not rated | 814 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 2,619 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 | 186 yd | |
| Express Kebab And Pizza | 210 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 860 yd | |
| Penny Blacks | Prestbury Post Office, 6 High Street | 939 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | High Street, Prestbury | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Inn Prestbury | 33 Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham | 507 yd | |
| The Hewlett | Harp Hill, Charlton Kings | 733 yd | |
| Parklands Community Centre | Wymans Road, Cheltenham | 804 yd | |
| Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club | Whaddon Bowling Club, Whaddon Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpsons Fish And Chips | 75 Priors Road, Cheltenham | 382 yd | |
| @Thai Take Away | 77 Priors Road, Cheltenham | 382 yd | |
| Ocean Fayre Fish Bar | 20 Lynworth Exchange, Mendip Road | 592 yd | |
| Jasmine House | 110 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham | 738 yd | |
| The Cardamom House | 212 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Priors Road | 515 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd, 214 Hewlett Road | 803 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clyde Crescent Recreation Ground CLYDE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Priors Farm IMJIN ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Lynworth Primary (Closed) Cotswold Road | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Oakwood Primary School COTSWOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| St Marys Church Of England Junior School BOUNCERS LANE | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Prestbury Playing Fields PRESTBURY PLAYING FIELDS PRESTBURY PLAYING FIELDS PRESTBURY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 913 yd |
| Cheltenham Town Fc (Whaddon Road) WHADDON ROAD | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE | grass pitches | 989 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.