Gotherington Lane is in Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham and in Tewkesbury district. GL52 8GJ is located in the Cleeve St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tewkesbury. This postcode has been in use since 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gotherington Lane, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL52 8GU, GL52 8EN, GL52 8GX, GL52 8GR, GL52 8EU, GL52 8HB, GL52 8HD, GL52 8EX, GL52 8FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL52 8GJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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% | 37.4% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 46.5% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.1% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 51.9% | 63.7% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 29% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 6.5% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 0.8% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8GJ this area, 2% 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 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 2% | -26.9% | 18.2% | -16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 10.1% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 19.2% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 50.5% | 33.5% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 91.1% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
In this area, 91.9% 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% | 91.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 91.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gotherington Lane was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Cleeve St Michael's average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Gotherington Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cleeve St Michael's and the 47th lowest crime rate of 336 local areas in Tewkesbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Gotherington Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-07-28 | £466,165 |
| 40 Gotherington Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2023-02-09 | £520,463 |
| 58 Gotherington Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-06-05 | £471,040 |
| 40 Gotherington Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-03-06 | £506,574 |
| 60 Gotherington Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-02-26 | £481,116 |
GL52 8GJ 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 student residents living in GL52 8GJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| 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 | 819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmancote School Station Road , Woodmancote GL52 9HN | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangefield Primary School Voxwell Lane , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8GL | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gotherington Primary School The Lawns , Gotherington GL52 9QT | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon Village Primary School Church Road , Swindon Village GL51 9QP | 3out of 4 | 4,265 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 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 5,003 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 | 622 yd | |
| La Vecchia Banca | Unit A-C, 35 Church Road | 630 yd | |
| Cotswold Cakes & Bakes Ltd | 21 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 667 yd | |
| Bar No.9 | 9 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 667 yd | |
| Millbrook Creations | 38 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 667 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 19 Cheltenham Road, Bishops Cleeve | 971 yd | |
| The Swallow Inn | Bishops Drive, Bishops Cleeve | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Fish & Chips | Unit B3, Homelands Commercial Centre | 119 yd | |
| Spicelodge Kitchen | Unit 2, Homelands Commercial Centre | 119 yd | |
| Cleeve Fish Bar | 1 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 667 yd | |
| Mr Sings Kitchen | 3 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 667 yd | |
| Pan Pizza & Shiraz Balti | 17 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-Operative | Homelands Farm, Gotherington Lane | 122 yd | |
| Lidl GB Limited | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Evesham Road | 718 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | 3 - 5 The Green, Bishops Cleeve | 944 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-op | Unit 6, The Cleevelands Centre | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Hall SCHOOL ROAD | 455 yd | |
| Woodmancote School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Bishops Cleeve Primary School TOBYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 814 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 | 275 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 249.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.