Battledown Approach is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL52 6RA is located in the Battledown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Battledown Approach, Cheltenham, GL52 6RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL52 6QZ, GL52 6RF, GL52 6SR, GL52 6RB, GL52 6SS, GL52 6QX, GL52 6RD, GL52 6RE, GL52 6RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL52 6RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.9% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.1% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GL52 6RA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 25.3% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 59.4% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 15.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 10.6% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.7% | 56.5% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 32.7% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 7.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 6RA this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 61%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 7.8% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.5% | 61% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 27.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.2% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 91.8% | 89.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 89.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.8% | 76.7% | 16.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Battledown Approach was 59.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.5% higher than the Battledown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Battledown Approach has the 8th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Battledown and the 197th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cintra Battledown Approach, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2024-02-23 | £957,410 |
| Ashlyn Battledown Approach, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2021-05-05 | £661,512 |
| Milbourne House Battledown Approach, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £995,000 | 2021-03-15 | £1,193,300 |
| Maitland House Battledown Approach, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £926,500 | 2019-04-01 | £1,187,731 |
| Courtrai Battledown Approach, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2018-09-28 | £1,244,526 |
GL52 6RA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 6RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6RA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Battledown Approach , Charlton Kings GL52 6QZ | 4out of 4 | 316 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunalley Primary School West Drive , GL50 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,819 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 | 2,214 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | 4out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 3,292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 4,282 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 | 4,405 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 | 625 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ | - not rated | 693 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridge Academy Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebaburger | 74 London Road, Cheltenham | 507 yd | |
| The Beaufort Arms | Beaufort Arms, 184 London Road | 553 yd | |
| Nasprias | 95 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 629 yd | |
| Express Kebab And Pizza | 210 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 637 yd | |
| Number 85 Coffee & Kitchen | 85 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Cricket Club | Victoria Ground, Princes Street | 411 yd | |
| Cheltenham Motor Club | Upper Park Street, Cheltenham | 530 yd | |
| The Hewlett | Harp Hill, Charlton Kings | 716 yd | |
| Sandford Park Alehouse | 20 High Street, Cheltenham | 852 yd | |
| The Swan | 35 - 37 High Street, Cheltenham | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Fly | 86 London Road, Cheltenham | 518 yd | |
| Wokswagon China House | 176 London Road, Cheltenham | 553 yd | |
| Hallowed Grounds | 1 Westdown Gardens, Cheltenham | 577 yd | |
| China House | 172 London Road, Cheltenham | 605 yd | |
| Take Away Food Centre | 208 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd, 214 Hewlett Road | 656 yd | |
| Gloucestershire Managed Services | Riverside House, College Baths Road | 827 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Priors Road | 979 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Frozen Foods, 79 - 83 High Street | 1,012 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 High Street, Cheltenham | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Apostles Church Of England Primary School BATTLEDOWN APPROACH | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Cheltenham Cricket Club VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND PRINCES STREET | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| St Edward'S Preparatory School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Sandford Park SANDFORD PARK PLACE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Reach Fitness (Cheltenham) KEYNSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Sandford Parks Lido SANDFORD PARKS LIDO SANDFORD PARKS LIDO KEYNSHAM ROAD | swimming pool | 927 yd |
| Welcome Gym (Cheltenham) GROSVENOR TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 281.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.