Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5LZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL52 5LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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	53.8%	47.3%	-6.5%	51.0%	-3.7%
Male	46.2%	52.7%	6.5%	49.0%	3.7%

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	33.7%	36.4%	2.7%	37.9%	-1.5%
Married: Opposite sex	41%	43.7%	2.7%	44.2%	-0.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	3.4%	2.9%	-0.5%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	15.1%	14.1%	-1.0%	9.1%	5.0%
Widowed	6.8%	1.5%	-5.3%	6.1%	-4.6%

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	39.7%	42.7%	3.0%	48.4%	-5.7%
Good health	26.5%	29.3%	2.8%	33.6%	-4.3%
Fair health	23.1%	16.3%	-6.8%	12.7%	3.6%
Bad health	8.5%	8.4%	-0.1%	4.0%	4.4%
Very bad health	2.1%	3.3%	1.2%	1.2%	2.1%

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	24.9%	20.8%	-4.1%	18.2%	2.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	9.7%	-5.9%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.6%	15.5%	0.9%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	2.4%	6.3%	3.9%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	11.1%	1.8%	16.9%	-5.8%
Degree or Similar	28.3%	36.7%	8.4%	33.8%	2.9%
Other	4.9%	0%	-4.9%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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)
Chinese	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	2.1%	2.1%	0.0%	3.1%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.7%	95%	-0.7%	81.4%	13.6%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.8% 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	90.6%	88.8%	-1.8%	83.2%	5.6%
European Union	2.6%	6.6%	4.0%	6.1%	0.5%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	3%	2.9%	-0.1%	5.6%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.6%	1.2%	-1.4%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.9%	89.5%	0.6%	83.2%	6.3%
10+ Years	1.3%	7.1%	5.8%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	1.3%	2.5%	1.2%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	3%	0%	-3.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.6%	0.8%	-4.8%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.5%	76.7%	-0.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	16.4%	13.5%	2.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.4%	37.2%	12.2%
Christian	43.9%	46.2%	-2.3%
Jewish	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Whaddon Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whaddon Road was 190.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% higher than the Oakley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whaddon Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Oakley and the 47th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.1%.

🔎 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 5LZ, 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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Whaddon Road are based on 198 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 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL52 5LZ

Average Price
£268,985

Semi-Detached
£352,736

Terraced
£315,669

Detached
£404,246

Flats/Maisonettes
£88,480

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whaddon Road

Average Price
£256,643

Semi-Detached
£282,233

Terraced
£266,407

Detached
£346,798

Flats/Maisonettes
£129,289

Other
£17,379

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whaddon Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2024-10-18	£392,088
41 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2024-08-09	£398,571
11 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2023-09-12	£362,233
Apartment 12A Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£105,000	2023-08-23	£106,894
39 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£301,500	2023-05-03	£320,077

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL52 5LZ

Employment

GL52 5LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	57
Retired	43
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	9
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Education	13
Administrative and support service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Construction	5
Information and communication	4
Transport and storage	4
Manufacturing	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP	3out of 4	573 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dunalley Primary School West Drive , GL50 4LB	3out of 4	581 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN	3out of 4	935 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD	3out of 4	1,046 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Battledown Approach , Charlton Kings GL52 6QZ	4out of 4	1,309 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	684 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	3,339 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	4out of 4	3,339 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH	3out of 4	3,547 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF	3out of 4	3,579 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus , Princess Elizabeth Way GL51 7SJ	- not rated	4,064 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA	- not rated	607 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Ridge Academy Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH	3out of 4	1,038 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	- not rated	1,144 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP	- not rated	1,580 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW	4out of 4	1,640 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Central Cross Drive Cafe	Central Cross Drive, Cheltenham	378 yd
Havanas Coffee	14 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	399 yd
Pittville Park Boathouse	The Boathouse, Pittville Park	566 yd
The Kiosk	In The Park Ltd, Kiosk	566 yd
Once Upon A Tea Room	108 Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham	658 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club	Whaddon Bowling Club, Whaddon Road	240 yd
Parklands Community Centre	Wymans Road, Cheltenham	397 yd
33 The Rum Bar	33 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	399 yd
The Kemble	Kemble Brewery Inn, Fairview Street	466 yd
Sudeley Arms Cheltenham	Sudeley Arms Inn, 25 Prestbury Road	493 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wild Bean Cafe M&S Simply Food	80 - 86 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	190 yd
Royal Fish Bar	100 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham	358 yd
Proper Pizza & Pasta	27 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	412 yd
Jasmine House	110 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham	472 yd
Brothers Kebab And Pizza	9 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	493 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative	Street Record, Greet Road	545 yd
Tesco Express	Tesco Stores Ltd, 214 Hewlett Road	805 yd
Marks And Spencer	173 - 181 High Street, Cheltenham	987 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	111 - 117 High Street, Cheltenham	1,009 yd
Lidl	Lidl Great Britain Limited, Swindon Road	1,034 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE	grass pitches	222 yd
Cheltenham Town Fc (Whaddon Road) WHADDON ROAD	grass pitches	229 yd
Pittville School ALBERT ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	748 yd
Clyde Crescent Recreation Ground CLYDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	762 yd
Chapel Spa NORTH PLACE	health and fitness suite	797 yd
Pittville Park PITVILLE PARK PITVILLE PARK EVESHAM ROAD	tennis courts	811 yd
Cheltenham Cricket Club VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND PRINCES STREET	grass pitches	816 yd
Agg Gardeners MARLE HILL ROAD	grass pitches	932 yd
Lady Tone (Closed) 23a 23a Pittville Street	health and fitness suite	938 yd
Welcome Gym (Cheltenham) GROSVENOR TERRACE	health and fitness suite	953 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	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	97.7%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	148.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

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