Whaddon Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 5NB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL52 5NB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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	44.1%	48.4%	4.3%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	55.9%	51.6%	-4.3%	49.0%	2.6%

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	45.6%	33.5%	-12.1%	37.9%	-4.4%
Married: Opposite sex	32.1%	39%	6.9%	44.2%	-5.2%
Separated	2.6%	3.7%	1.1%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	11.9%	17.7%	5.8%	9.1%	8.6%
Widowed	7.8%	6.1%	-1.7%	6.1%	0.0%

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	44.5%	52.6%	8.1%	48.4%	4.2%
Good health	37.9%	28.4%	-9.5%	33.6%	-5.2%
Fair health	15.2%	14.2%	-1.0%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	1.9%	4.7%	2.8%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

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 57.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.1%	10.4%	-7.7%	18.2%	-7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.8%	6.1%	-2.7%	9.6%	-3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.4%	7.3%	-4.1%	13.4%	-6.1%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	4.9%	3.3%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	10.4%	2.1%	16.9%	-6.5%
Degree or Similar	46.6%	57.9%	11.3%	33.8%	24.1%
Other	5.2%	3%	-2.2%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	3.8%	2.1%	-1.7%	3.1%	-1.0%
Pakistani	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.5%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	0.8%	1.3%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	91%	87.8%	-3.2%	81.4%	6.4%
Roma	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.2%	1.9%
Arab	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	1.4%	0.5%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.9% 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	84.4%	78.9%	-5.5%	83.2%	-4.3%
European Union	8.5%	15.3%	6.8%	6.1%	9.2%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	5.2%	3.7%	-1.5%	5.6%	-1.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	82.9%	79.4%	-3.5%	83.2%	-3.8%
10+ Years	1.9%	9%	7.1%	9.8%	-0.8%
5-10 Years	2.4%	5.3%	2.9%	2.9%	2.4%
2-5 Years	5.2%	1.6%	-3.6%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	7.6%	4.8%	-2.8%	1.9%	2.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.6%	76.7%	2.9%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
France	4.7%	0.3%	4.4%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Spain	3.1%	0.4%	2.7%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Eastern Asia	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
No passport held	5.8%	13.5%	-7.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.6%	37.2%	10.4%
Christian	41.8%	46.2%	-4.4%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Whaddon Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whaddon Drive was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.7% lower than the Oakley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whaddon Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Oakley and the 130th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.5%.

🔎 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 5NB, 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 Drive are based on 14 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 Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 5NB

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL52 5NB

Average Price
£301,429

Semi-Detached
£318,874

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£288,345

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whaddon Drive

Average Price
£271,088

Semi-Detached
£315,037

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£212,490

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whaddon DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Whaddon Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2017-09-28	£344,364
1 Whaddon Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2015-07-29	£253,635
6 Whaddon Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2013-09-27	£292,931
Flat 4 Rose Garden Whaddon Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£75,000	2008-06-12	£116,159
1 Whaddon Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2008-05-21	£283,543

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL52 5NB

Employment

GL52 5NB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

GL52 5NB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GL52 5NB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	57
Retired	50
Self-Employed	25
Part-Time Employee	12
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Information and communication	12
Human health and social work activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Manufacturing	7
Construction	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Education	6
Transport and storage	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	576 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dunalley Primary School West Drive , GL50 4LB	3out of 4	698 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN	3out of 4	909 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD	3out of 4	990 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Battledown Approach , Charlton Kings GL52 6QZ	4out of 4	1,202 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	760 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	3,234 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	4out of 4	3,234 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF	3out of 4	3,607 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH	3out of 4	3,657 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	4,149 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	495 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Ridge Academy Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH	3out of 4	941 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	- not rated	1,026 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP	- not rated	1,609 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW	4out of 4	1,689 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
Havanas Coffee	14 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	482 yd
Central Cross Drive Cafe	Central Cross Drive, Cheltenham	495 yd
Express Kebab And Pizza	210 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	607 yd
Pittville Park Boathouse	The Boathouse, Pittville Park	658 yd
The Kiosk	In The Park Ltd, Kiosk	658 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club	Whaddon Bowling Club, Whaddon Road	214 yd
Parklands Community Centre	Wymans Road, Cheltenham	340 yd
The Kemble	Kemble Brewery Inn, Fairview Street	472 yd
33 The Rum Bar	33 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	476 yd
Sudeley Arms Cheltenham	Sudeley Arms Inn, 25 Prestbury Road	566 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Fish Bar	100 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham	261 yd
Wild Bean Cafe M&S Simply Food	80 - 86 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	270 yd
Jasmine House	110 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham	369 yd
Proper Pizza & Pasta	27 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	489 yd
Brothers Kebab And Pizza	9 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham	566 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative	Street Record, Greet Road	619 yd
Tesco Express	Tesco Stores Ltd, 214 Hewlett Road	688 yd
Marks And Spencer	173 - 181 High Street, Cheltenham	1,025 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury PLC, Priors Road	1,028 yd
Tesco Stores Ltd	111 - 117 High Street, Cheltenham	1,028 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE	grass pitches	112 yd
Cheltenham Town Fc (Whaddon Road) WHADDON ROAD	grass pitches	203 yd
Clyde Crescent Recreation Ground CLYDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	672 yd
Cheltenham Cricket Club VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND PRINCES STREET	grass pitches	743 yd
Pittville School ALBERT ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	835 yd
Chapel Spa NORTH PLACE	health and fitness suite	862 yd
Pittville Park PITVILLE PARK PITVILLE PARK EVESHAM ROAD	tennis courts	925 yd
Lynworth Primary (Closed) Cotswold Road	grass pitches	926 yd
Oakwood Primary School COTSWOLD ROAD	grass pitches	926 yd
Welcome Gym (Cheltenham) GROSVENOR TERRACE	health and fitness suite	964 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	7.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	79.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	77.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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