Thirlestaine Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL53 7AD is located in the College electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL53 7AE, GL53 7AQ, GL53 7AF, GL53 7AG, GL53 7BY, GL53 7ED, GL53 7FA, GL53 7AS, GL53 7ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL53 7AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 36% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 42.6% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 12.4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 55.1% | 51.1% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 33% | 40.4% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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 GL53 7AD this area, 4.2% 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 65.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 65.3% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 31.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1.3% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 1.9% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 87.5% | 84.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 80.7% | 80.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 8.1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 80.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thirlestaine Road was 8.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% lower than the Charlton Park average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Thirlestaine Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Charlton Park and the 11th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewerstone Villa Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2025-02-21 | £1,273,655 |
| Dewerstone House Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2022-06-07 | £1,755,285 |
| Dewerstone Lodge Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-05-11 | £717,704 |
| La Napoule Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 1999-01-04 | £732,689 |
| Dewerstone House Thirlestaine Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £416,000 | 1998-08-28 | £1,891,413 |
GL53 7AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 GL53 7AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naunton Park Primary School Naunton Lane , GL53 7BT | 4out of 4 | 654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Battledown Approach , Charlton Kings GL52 6QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great St James Square , GL50 3QG | 4out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,141 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 | 2,400 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | 4out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 3,825 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 | 3,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD | - not rated | 339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edward's School Cirencester Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8EY | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Gloucestershire The Park , The Park Campus GL50 2RH | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadow Cafe | Old Bath Road, Cheltenham | 347 yd | |
| Sweet Success | 32 Keynsham Road, Cheltenham | 356 yd | |
| Indian Brasserie | 146 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 503 yd | |
| Cantina Del Barrio | 162 - 164 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 528 yd | |
| Morans | 127 - 129 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Gloucestershire Club | Old Bath Road, Cheltenham | 453 yd | |
| Cheltenham Croquet Club | Old Bath Road, Cheltenham | 453 yd | |
| Exmouth Arms | 167 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 593 yd | |
| The Suffolk Arms | Suffolk Arms, 40 Suffolk Road | 664 yd | |
| New Club | 2 Montpellier Parade, Cheltenham | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 142 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 503 yd | |
| Big Fish | 166 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 541 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 155 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 572 yd | |
| So Peri Peri 2 | 165 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 593 yd | |
| Castaway Kitchen | Sandford Lido, Keynsham Road | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire Managed Services | Riverside House, College Baths Road | 422 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 135 - 137 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 553 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Co-Op, 192 Bath Road | 582 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Frozen Foods, 79 - 83 High Street | 1,066 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 8 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Gloucestershire Club EAST GLOUCESTERSHIRE SPORTS CLUB EAST GLOUCESTERSHIRE SPORTS CLUB OLD BATH ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 419 yd |
| Cheltenham College BATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 454 yd |
| Sandford Parks Lido SANDFORD PARKS LIDO SANDFORD PARKS LIDO KEYNSHAM ROAD | swimming pool | 479 yd |
| Reach Fitness (Cheltenham) KEYNSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Sandford Park SANDFORD PARK PLACE | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Naunton Park ASQUITH ROAD | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Ymca (Cheltenham Vittoria Walk) VITTORIA WALK | squash courts | 820 yd |
| Reset Health & Fitness Centre ORIEL LODGE ORIEL LODGE ORIEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Montpellier Gardens MONTPELLIER TERRACE | tennis courts | 883 yd |
| St Edward'S School ST EDWARDS SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL ST EDWARDS SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL CIRENCESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 963 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 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.