Avon Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5PA

People

Gender

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

Partnership Status

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 5PA, 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%

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	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%

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 5PA 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

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	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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Avon Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avon 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.

Avon 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%.

🔎 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 5PA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 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 - 5/10 (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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 9/10 (very high )
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 Avon Road are based on 11 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 Avon Road, Cheltenham, GL52 5PA

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL52 5PA

Average Price
£262,070

Semi-Detached
£256,410

Terraced
£284,709

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Avon Road

Average Price
£240,394

Semi-Detached
£236,123

Terraced
£259,616

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Avon Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Avon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2025-03-17	£287,383
7 Avon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£204,000	2017-04-07	£293,059
39 Avon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£169,950	2016-05-19	£255,168
11 Avon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2011-04-01	£276,579
17 Avon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£122,000	2010-02-08	£232,708

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL52 5PA

Employment

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD	3out of 4	762 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Battledown Approach , Charlton Kings GL52 6QZ	4out of 4	808 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP	3out of 4	1,037 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	1,063 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	1,063 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	1,243 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	2,759 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	4out of 4	2,759 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF	3out of 4	3,975 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH	3out of 4	4,330 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	4,753 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	376 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Ridge Academy Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH	3out of 4	406 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	- not rated	415 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Edward's Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR	- not rated	1,441 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP	- not rated	2,039 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Express Kebab And Pizza	210 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	252 yd
Whaddon Youth Centre	The Whaddon Youth Centre, Dart Road	521 yd
Rainbowls	64 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	976 yd
Nasprias	95 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	992 yd
Number 85 Coffee & Kitchen	85 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	1,014 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hewlett	Harp Hill, Charlton Kings	261 yd
Parklands Community Centre	Wymans Road, Cheltenham	557 yd
Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club	Whaddon Bowling Club, Whaddon Road	667 yd
Cheltenham Cricket Club	Victoria Ground, Princes Street	871 yd
The Kemble	Kemble Brewery Inn, Fairview Street	972 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cardamom House	212 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	206 yd
Take Away Food Centre	208 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	252 yd
Simpsons Fish And Chips	75 Priors Road, Cheltenham	281 yd
@Thai Take Away	77 Priors Road, Cheltenham	281 yd
Jasmine House	110 Whaddon Road, Cheltenham	349 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Tesco Stores Ltd, 214 Hewlett Road		206 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury PLC, Priors Road		353 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Clyde Crescent Recreation Ground CLYDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	337 yd
Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE	grass pitches	569 yd
Cheltenham Town Fc (Whaddon Road) WHADDON ROAD	grass pitches	668 yd
Priors Farm IMJIN ROAD	grass pitches	737 yd
Lynworth Primary (Closed) Cotswold Road	grass pitches	786 yd
Oakwood Primary School COTSWOLD ROAD	grass pitches	786 yd
Holy Apostles Church Of England Primary School BATTLEDOWN APPROACH	grass pitches	787 yd
Cheltenham Cricket Club VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND PRINCES STREET	grass pitches	805 yd
St Marys Church Of England Junior School BOUNCERS LANE	grass pitches	1,072 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	100.0%

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	82.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	152.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of GL52 5PA