Pickering Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL53 0LF is located in the Leckhampton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pickering Road, Cheltenham, GL53 0LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL53 0LB, GL53 0EJ, GL53 0EL, GL53 0QA, GL53 0BH, GL53 0JP, GL53 0ED, GL53 0EF, GL53 0LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL53 0LF 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 | 52.1% | 50.9% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.1% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 GL53 0LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 27% | 23.2% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 60.8% | 7.2% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 6.6% | -4.1% | 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.
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 | 63.3% | 57.7% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 30% | 4.6% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 GL53 0LF this area, 5.5% 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 56.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 5.5% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 14.4% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.5% | 56.9% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 23.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 0.6% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 95% | 93.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 89.6% | 91.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 90.8% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0.4% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pickering Road was 66.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 147.9% higher than the Charlton Park average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Pickering Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Charlton Park and the 182nd highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Pickering Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £717,000 | 2024-08-30 | £744,631 |
| 25 Pickering Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2023-12-01 | £839,939 |
| 19 Pickering Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £527,000 | 2022-05-27 | £586,734 |
| 45 Pickering Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-04-27 | £437,443 |
| 53 Pickering Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-03-04 | £416,349 |
GL53 0LF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
GL53 0LF 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naunton Park Primary School Naunton Lane , GL53 7BT | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Merestones Road , GL50 2RS | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leckhampton Church of England Primary School Hall Road , Leckhampton GL53 0HP | 4out of 4 | 898 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Primary School Durham Close , Warden Hill GL51 3DF | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfield Park Primary School Hulbert Crescent , Hatherley GL51 3FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The High School Leckhampton C/O Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | 4out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 3,655 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Gloucestershire The Park , The Park Campus GL50 2RH | - not rated | 545 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bettridge School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richard Pate School Southern Road , Leckhampton GL53 9RP | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fioro Lounge | 252 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 465 yd | |
| The Dug Out Cafe | Burrows Field, Moorend Grove | 515 yd | |
| Bake And Brew | 217 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 525 yd | |
| CoMo Blend | Unit C, Liddington Industrial Estate | 557 yd | |
| St Philip And St James Church, Leckhampton | St Philip And St James Church, Grafton Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Arms | Moorend Street, Cheltenham | 178 yd | |
| Norwood Arms | The Norwood, Leckhampton Road | 358 yd | |
| The Brown Jug | 242 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 501 yd | |
| Exmouth Arms | 167 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 732 yd | |
| Jolly Brewmaster | 39 Painswick Road, Cheltenham | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Gathering | 236 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 501 yd | |
| Robis Indian Takeaway | 240 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 501 yd | |
| Flames Antalya Kebab & Pizza | 220 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 580 yd | |
| The Curious Cafe Deli | 202 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 662 yd | |
| Burger Star | 206 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Co-Op, 192 Bath Road | 689 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 143 Leckhampton Road, Cheltenham | 705 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 135 - 137 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 809 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burrows MOOREND GROVE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| University Of Gloucestershire (Park Campus) THE PARK | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Naunton Park ASQUITH ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Leckhampton Ce Primary School HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 815 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.