Gotherington Lane is in Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham and in Tewkesbury district. GL52 8EZ is located in the Cleeve St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tewkesbury. This postcode has been in use since 2013-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gotherington Lane, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL52 8DF, GL52 8BL, GL52 8DA, GL52 8EN, GL52 8BB, GL52 8BN, GL52 8DE, GL52 8BA, GL52 8EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL52 8EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 36.2% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 41.2% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 41.3% | -10.6% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 38.5% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 16.5% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 18.6% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 8.5% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 21.3% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 26.7% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.4% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
In this area, 96.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 96.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gotherington Lane was 52.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% lower than the Cleeve St Michael's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gotherington Lane has the 22nd highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cleeve St Michael's and the 154th highest crime rate of 336 local areas in Tewkesbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Old Dairy Gotherington Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2013-08-29 | £440,199 |
| 3 The Old Dairy Gotherington Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, a newly built property | £302,500 | 2013-07-12 | £539,815 |
| 2 The Old Dairy Gotherington Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, a newly built property | £372,000 | 2013-01-04 | £686,819 |
GL52 8EZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy Tobyfield Road , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8NN | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmancote School Station Road , Woodmancote GL52 9HN | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangefield Primary School Voxwell Lane , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8GL | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gotherington Primary School The Lawns , Gotherington GL52 9QT | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon Village Primary School Church Road , Swindon Village GL51 9QP | 3out of 4 | 4,022 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleeve School Two Hedges Road , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8AE | 2out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 4,761 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowry's Espresso Bar And Chocolatier | Unit 3 Tarlings Yard, Church Road | 381 yd | |
| La Vecchia Banca | Unit A-C, 35 Church Road | 381 yd | |
| Millbrook Creations | 38 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 419 yd | |
| Cotswold Cakes & Bakes Ltd | 21 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 425 yd | |
| Bar No.9 | 9 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 425 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 19 Cheltenham Road, Bishops Cleeve | 732 yd | |
| The Swallow Inn | Bishops Drive, Bishops Cleeve | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Fish & Chips | Unit B3, Homelands Commercial Centre | 354 yd | |
| Spicelodge Kitchen | Unit 2, Homelands Commercial Centre | 354 yd | |
| Cleeve Fish Bar | 1 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 425 yd | |
| Mr Sings Kitchen | 3 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 425 yd | |
| Pan Pizza & Shiraz Balti | 17 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-Operative | Homelands Farm, Gotherington Lane | 134 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | 3 - 5 The Green, Bishops Cleeve | 693 yd | |
| Lidl GB Limited | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Evesham Road | 755 yd | |
| Tesco | Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 926 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-op | Unit 6, The Cleevelands Centre | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Hall SCHOOL ROAD | 206 yd | |
| Bishops Cleeve Primary School TOBYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Woodmancote School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Cleeve School Grass Pitches TWO HEDGES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Cleeve Sports & Arts Centre TWO HEDGES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,031 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.