Meads Close is in Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham and in Tewkesbury district. GL52 8JX is located in the Cleeve St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tewkesbury. This postcode has been in use since 2000-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meads Close, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL52 8PA, GL52 8JY, GL52 8NZ, GL52 8PB, GL52 8PF, GL52 8JU, GL52 8JT, GL52 8NX, GL52 8PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL52 8JX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 54.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 45.1% | 45.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 25.8% | 29.3% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 47.3% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 8.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 41.2% | 45.7% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 29.7% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 17.8% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 25.9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.1% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 23.4% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 94.9% | 95.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 95.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meads Close was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.7% lower than the Cleeve St Michael's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meads Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Cleeve St Michael's and the 97th lowest crime rate of 336 local areas in Tewkesbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Meads Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-12-13 | £335,610 |
| 16 Meads Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-08-16 | £276,057 |
| 12 Meads Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-06-16 | £314,921 |
| 8 Meads Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-05-01 | £332,611 |
| 13 Meads Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-08-23 | £318,856 |
GL52 8JX 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 8JX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmancote School Station Road , Woodmancote GL52 9HN | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangefield Primary School Voxwell Lane , Bishops Cleeve GL52 8GL | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gotherington Primary School The Lawns , Gotherington GL52 9QT | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon Village Primary School Church Road , Swindon Village GL51 9QP | 3out of 4 | 3,555 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 | 278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 5,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge Academy Clyde Crescent , Whaddon GL52 5QH | 3out of 4 | 4,715 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA | - not rated | 5,107 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ | - not rated | 5,330 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa @ Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Church Road | 147 yd | |
| Impact Food Group @ Cleeve School & Sixth Form Centre Of Exc | Cleeve School, Two Hedges Road | 247 yd | |
| Millbrook Creations | 38 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 575 yd | |
| La Vecchia Banca | Unit A-C, 35 Church Road | 627 yd | |
| Cotswold Cakes & Bakes Ltd | 21 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swallow Inn | Bishops Drive, Bishops Cleeve | 576 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 686 yd | |
| The Kings Head | 19 Cheltenham Road, Bishops Cleeve | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleeve Fish Bar | 1 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 686 yd | |
| Mr Sings Kitchen | 3 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 686 yd | |
| Pan Pizza & Shiraz Balti | 17 Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Church Road, Bishops Cleeve | 147 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | 3 - 5 The Green, Bishops Cleeve | 458 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-Operative | Homelands Farm, Gotherington Lane | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cleeve School Grass Pitches TWO HEDGES ROAD | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Cleeve Sports & Arts Centre TWO HEDGES ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 243 yd |
| Bishops Cleeve Primary School TOBYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Woodmancote School STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| St Michaels Hall SCHOOL ROAD | 650 yd | |
| Bishops Cleeve Fc KAYTE LANE | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Woodmancote Playing Field Bushcombe Close | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Cheltenham Road Sportsfield Cheltenham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 184.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.