Battledown Priors, Cheltenham, GL52 6RB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL52 6RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.9%	50.9%	-2.0%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	47.1%	49.1%	2.0%	49.0%	0.1%

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 vicinity of GL52 6RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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	25.9%	27.9%	2.0%	37.9%	-10.0%
Married: Opposite sex	59.4%	58.6%	-0.8%	44.2%	14.4%
Separated	2.4%	1.2%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	7.6%	9.2%	1.6%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	4.8%	3.2%	-1.6%	6.1%	-2.9%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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	58.9%	57.7%	-1.2%	48.4%	9.3%
Good health	29.9%	30%	0.1%	33.6%	-3.6%
Fair health	9.9%	10.6%	0.7%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

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 6RB this area, 8.9% 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 58.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.8%	8.9%	0.1%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.6%	6.5%	-1.1%	9.6%	-3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	9.3%	-6.2%	13.4%	-4.1%
Apprenticeship	0.8%	2.8%	2.0%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.8%	12.5%	3.7%	16.9%	-4.4%
Degree or Similar	57%	58.5%	1.5%	33.8%	24.7%
Other	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.6%	2.8%	2.2%	3.1%	-0.3%
Pakistani	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.6%	3.8%	2.2%	0.8%	3.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.2%	89.7%	-5.5%	81.4%	8.3%
Other	0.6%	2.1%	1.5%	1.6%	0.5%

Country of Birth

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	89.5%	89.7%	0.2%	83.2%	6.5%
European Union	4.1%	5.5%	1.4%	6.1%	-0.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	2.2%	1.4%	-0.8%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.2%	89.1%	-0.1%	83.2%	5.9%
10+ Years	0.6%	8.2%	7.6%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	7.6%	0%	-7.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.8%	76.7%	13.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	2.7%	1.5%	1.2%
Other Europe	1%	0.2%	0.8%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	4.4%	13.5%	-9.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.3%	37.2%	-1.9%
Christian	51.5%	46.2%	5.3%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Sikh	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Battledown Priors Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Battledown Priors was 7.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% lower than the Battledown average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Battledown Priors has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Battledown and the 16th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£59,400

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in GL52 6RB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Battledown Priors are based on 43 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 Battledown Priors, Cheltenham, GL52 6RB

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL52 6RB

Average Price
£214,781

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£214,781

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Battledown Priors

Average Price
£207,424

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£301,074

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£205,194

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Battledown PriorsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Battledown Priors, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-12-12	£216,667
3 Battledown Priors, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£245,000	2022-12-09	£236,979
15 Battledown Priors, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-09-07	£236,880
10 Battledown Priors, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2022-03-18	£245,798
7 Battledown Priors, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£210,000	2021-10-22	£226,493

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL52 6RB

Employment

GL52 6RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 6RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	80
Retired	74
Self-Employed	37
Part-Time Employee	26
Student (economically inactive)	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	4
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Education	26
Human health and social work activities	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Manufacturing	12
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Information and communication	11
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	5
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Construction	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	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	3out of 4	227 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN	3out of 4	788 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP	- not rated	939 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whaddon Primary School Clyde Crescent , GL52 5QH	- not rated	1,140 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Primary School Cotswold Road , GL52 5HD	2out of 4	1,533 yd	Foundation 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	1,789 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	2,205 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	2,205 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	3,216 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ College Arle Road , GL51 8LE	- not rated	3,216 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	575 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Battledown School Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	3out of 4	577 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	- not rated	577 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashley Manor Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR	- not rated	888 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lift Crescent View Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH	3out of 4	1,140 yd	Academy special sponsor led	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
Express Kebab And Pizza	210 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	538 yd
Kebaburger	74 London Road, Cheltenham	546 yd
Nasprias	95 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	576 yd
Number 85 Coffee & Kitchen	85 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	592 yd
Rainbowls	64 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	604 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cheltenham Cricket Club	Victoria Ground, Princes Street	354 yd
Cheltenham Motor Club	Upper Park Street, Cheltenham	626 yd
The Hewlett	Harp Hill, Charlton Kings	642 yd
The Kemble	Kemble Brewery Inn, Fairview Street	844 yd
Sandford Park Alehouse	20 High Street, Cheltenham	852 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hallowed Grounds	1 Westdown Gardens, Cheltenham	506 yd
Take Away Food Centre	208 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	538 yd
The Cardamom House	212 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham	564 yd
Dragon Fly	86 London Road, Cheltenham	579 yd
Wokswagon China House	176 London Road, Cheltenham	647 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	Tesco Stores Ltd, 214 Hewlett Road	564 yd
Gloucestershire Managed Services	Riverside House, College Baths Road	899 yd
Sainsbury's	J Sainsbury PLC, Priors Road	912 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	Iceland Frozen Foods, 79 - 83 High Street	989 yd
Sainsbury's	70 High Street, Cheltenham	1,056 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holy Apostles Church Of England Primary School BATTLEDOWN APPROACH	grass pitches	199 yd
Cheltenham Cricket Club VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND PRINCES STREET	grass pitches	321 yd
St Edward'S Preparatory School LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	826 yd
Sandford Park SANDFORD PARK PLACE	grass pitches	883 yd
Reach Fitness (Cheltenham) KEYNSHAM ROAD	health and fitness suite	902 yd
Whaddon Recreation Ground WESTBOURNE DRIVE	grass pitches	924 yd
Welcome Gym (Cheltenham) GROSVENOR TERRACE	health and fitness suite	967 yd
Sandford Parks Lido SANDFORD PARKS LIDO SANDFORD PARKS LIDO KEYNSHAM ROAD	swimming pool	969 yd
Clyde Crescent Recreation Ground CLYDE CRESCENT	grass pitches	1,089 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	86.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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