Battledown Drive is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL52 6RX 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 Drive, Cheltenham, GL52 6RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL52 6RE, GL52 6NX, GL52 6JU, GL52 6NY, GL52 6JR, GL52 6QD, GL52 6JW, GL52 6RF, GL52 6JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL52 6RX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.4% | 48.5% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51.5% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 6RX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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 | 23.7% | 22.6% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 60.6% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 4.5% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (87.3%) 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% | 57.4% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 29.9% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 10.7% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 53.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 13.2% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 7.3% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 53.6% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 19.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 94.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
In this area, 84.3% 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% | 84.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 84.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 7.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 5.5% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Battledown Drive was 17.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.7% lower than the Battledown average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Battledown Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Battledown and the 49th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Battledown Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2021-09-03 | £1,346,053 |
| 9 Battledown Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,490,000 | 2021-03-19 | £1,786,952 |
| 11 Battledown Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,308,000 | 2019-06-26 | £1,702,397 |
| 10 Battledown Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2015-07-30 | £1,234,389 |
| 11 Battledown Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £965,000 | 2014-11-21 | £1,549,757 |
The percentage of retired residents living in GL52 6RX 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%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 124 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfall Community Primary School Glenfall Way , Charlton Kings GL52 6XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Kings Infants' School Lyefield Road East , Charlton Kings GL53 8AY | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The High School Leckhampton C/O Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | - not rated | 1,917 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | 4out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 4,641 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 | 4,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR | - not rated | 589 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ | - not rated | 608 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Cirencester Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8EY | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaufort Arms | Beaufort Arms, 184 London Road | 678 yd | |
| The Langton | The Langton Horse, 189 - 191 London Road | 703 yd | |
| FRONT Community Hub | 197 London Road, Charlton Kings | 729 yd | |
| Poco Culina | 197 London Road, Charlton Kings | 729 yd | |
| Sixways Wine Bar | 201 London Road, Charlton Kings | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Motor Club | Upper Park Street, Cheltenham | 644 yd | |
| The Hewlett | Harp Hill, Charlton Kings | 705 yd | |
| London Inn | The London Inn, 195 London Road | 738 yd | |
| Cheltenham Cricket Club | Victoria Ground, Princes Street | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wokswagon China House | 176 London Road, Cheltenham | 678 yd | |
| China House | 172 London Road, Cheltenham | 679 yd | |
| The Cardamom House | 212 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 749 yd | |
| Take Away Food Centre | 208 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham | 776 yd | |
| Dragon Fly | 86 London Road, Cheltenham | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd, 214 Hewlett Road | 749 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 229 London Road, Charlton Kings | 844 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | J Sainsbury PLC, Priors Road | 912 yd | |
| Gloucestershire Managed Services | Riverside House, College Baths Road | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Apostles Church Of England Primary School BATTLEDOWN APPROACH | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| St Edward'S Preparatory School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches | 419 yd |
| Cheltenham Cricket Club VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND PRINCES STREET | grass pitches | 738 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.