College Lawn is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL53 7AF 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 College Lawn, Cheltenham, GL53 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL53 7AG, GL53 7BY, GL53 7AE, GL53 7AQ, GL53 7AD, GL53 7AJ, GL53 7QY, GL53 7FB, GL53 7FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL53 7AF 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 7AF 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 College Lawn 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.
College Lawn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Hammond Court College Lawn, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-10-20 | £290,000 |
| Flat 22 Hammond Court College Lawn, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-07-14 | £263,108 |
| Flat 10 Hammond Court College Lawn, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2022-10-21 | £283,592 |
| Flat 14 Hammond Court College Lawn, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2022-09-20 | £312,995 |
| Flat 6 Hammond Court College Lawn, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2022-08-19 | £284,178 |
GL53 7AF 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 7AF 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 | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,359 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 | 1,396 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 | 1,575 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 | 2,210 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 | 2,394 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | 4out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,566 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 3,826 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 | 3,696 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 | 329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Edward's School Cirencester Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8EY | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 1,308 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Gloucestershire The Park , The Park Campus GL50 2RH | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Success | 32 Keynsham Road, Cheltenham | 256 yd | |
| The Meadow Cafe | Old Bath Road, Cheltenham | 282 yd | |
| Indian Brasserie | 146 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 554 yd | |
| Morans | 127 - 129 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 575 yd | |
| Cantina Del Barrio | 162 - 164 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Gloucestershire Club | Old Bath Road, Cheltenham | 513 yd | |
| Cheltenham Croquet Club | Old Bath Road, Cheltenham | 513 yd | |
| Exmouth Arms | 167 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 655 yd | |
| New Club | 2 Montpellier Parade, Cheltenham | 659 yd | |
| The Suffolk Arms | Suffolk Arms, 40 Suffolk Road | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castaway Kitchen | Sandford Lido, Keynsham Road | 494 yd | |
| Subway | 142 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 554 yd | |
| Big Fish | 166 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 603 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 155 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 632 yd | |
| Dragon Fly | 86 London Road, Cheltenham | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire Managed Services | Riverside House, College Baths Road | 329 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 135 - 137 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 606 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Co-Op, 192 Bath Road | 652 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Frozen Foods, 79 - 83 High Street | 982 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 High Street, Cheltenham | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandford Parks Lido SANDFORD PARKS LIDO SANDFORD PARKS LIDO KEYNSHAM ROAD | swimming pool | 385 yd |
| Reach Fitness (Cheltenham) KEYNSHAM ROAD | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Cheltenham College BATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 448 yd |
| East Gloucestershire Club EAST GLOUCESTERSHIRE SPORTS CLUB EAST GLOUCESTERSHIRE SPORTS CLUB OLD BATH ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 470 yd |
| Sandford Park SANDFORD PARK PLACE | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Ymca (Cheltenham Vittoria Walk) VITTORIA WALK | squash courts | 764 yd |
| Reset Health & Fitness Centre ORIEL LODGE ORIEL LODGE ORIEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Naunton Park ASQUITH ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Montpellier Gardens MONTPELLIER TERRACE | tennis courts | 877 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 | 967 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 42.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 42.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.17 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.