Mersey Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL52 5NY 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 Mersey Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL52 5NZ, GL52 5PA, GL52 5NW, GL52 5PE, GL52 5NN, GL52 5PF, GL52 5NX, GL52 5PH, GL52 6UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL52 5NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GL52 5NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.7% | 55% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 26.7% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 55.1% | 42.3% | -12.8% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 36.1% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 15.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 5NY this area, 35.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 35.9% | 4.6% | 18.2% | 17.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 18.1% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 10% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 16.6% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.1% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 95.5% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 89.6% | 88.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 88.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.4% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 76.7% | -24.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 38.9% | 13.5% | 25.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mersey Road was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% lower than the Oakley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mersey Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Oakley and the 136th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mersey Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-01-25 | £257,495 |
| 9 Mersey Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2020-01-04 | £246,204 |
| 1A Mersey Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-01-10 | £242,379 |
| 1C Mersey Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-08-06 | £195,164 |
| 9 Mersey Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2016-06-30 | £227,123 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Battledown Approach , Charlton Kings GL52 6QZ | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School Bouncers Lane , Prestbury GL52 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,111 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 | 1,111 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,199 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 | 2,783 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | 4out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 3,910 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 4,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA | - not rated | 308 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ | - not rated | 455 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridge Academy Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 1,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Kebab And Pizza | 210 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 201 yd | |
| Whaddon Youth Centre | The Whaddon Youth Centre, Dart Road | 566 yd | |
| Rainbowls | 64 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 906 yd | |
| Nasprias | 95 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 923 yd | |
| Number 85 Coffee & Kitchen | 85 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hewlett | Harp Hill, Charlton Kings | 299 yd | |
| Parklands Community Centre | Wymans Road, Cheltenham | 513 yd | |
| Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club | Whaddon Bowling Club, Whaddon Road | 611 yd | |
| Cheltenham Cricket Club | Victoria Ground, Princes Street | 811 yd | |
| The Kemble | Kemble Brewery Inn, Fairview Street | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cardamom House | 212 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 184 yd | |
| Take Away Food Centre | 208 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 201 yd | |
| Jasmine House | 110 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham | 297 yd | |
| Simpsons Fish And Chips | 75 Priors Road, Cheltenham | 356 yd | |
| @Thai Take Away | 77 Priors Road, Cheltenham | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd, 214 Hewlett Road | 184 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Priors Road | 426 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clyde Crescent Recreation Ground CLYDE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Cheltenham Town Fc (Whaddon Road) WHADDON ROAD | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Cheltenham Cricket Club VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND PRINCES STREET | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Holy Apostles Church Of England Primary School BATTLEDOWN APPROACH | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Lynworth Primary (Closed) Cotswold Road | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Oakwood Primary School COTSWOLD ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Priors Farm IMJIN ROAD | grass pitches | 813 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 | 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.