Fairfield Park Road is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL53 7PQ 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 Fairfield Park Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL53 0BG, GL53 7PF, GL53 7PG, GL53 0BL, GL53 7BS, GL53 7PN, GL53 7BP, GL53 7BN, GL53 0BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL53 7PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 39.9% | 37.6% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 43.4% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 63.4% | 57.9% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 26% | 30.3% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 7PQ this area, 6.4% 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 60.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 6.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 2.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 11.8% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.9% | 60.8% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 27.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 95.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 91.3% | 93.9% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 94.3% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Park Road was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Fairfield Park Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in College and the 190th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Fairfield Park Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2024-06-28 | £817,940 |
| 21 Fairfield Park Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2023-11-13 | £752,760 |
| 23 Fairfield Park Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-12-17 | £819,706 |
| 5 Fairfield Park Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-27 | £213,582 |
| 23 Fairfield Park Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £487,000 | 2020-11-20 | £584,852 |
GL53 7PQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 7PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naunton Park Primary School Naunton Lane , GL53 7BT | - not rated | 320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leckhampton Church of England Primary School Hall Road , Leckhampton GL53 0HP | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Merestones Road , GL50 2RS | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Merestones Road , GL50 2RS | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Hill Primary School Durham Close , Warden Hill GL51 3DF | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Foundation 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 | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | - not rated | 2,592 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE | - not rated | 3,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 850 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD | - not rated | 911 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Hope School Leckhampton Baptist Church, Pilley Lane , Leckhampton GL53 9EP | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Cirencester Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8EY | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richard Pate School Southern Road , Leckhampton GL53 9RP | - not rated | 1,394 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 | 328 yd | |
| Mel's Cafe | Unit 4, Churchill House | 335 yd | |
| CoMo Blend | Unit C, Liddington Industrial Estate | 365 yd | |
| Bake And Brew | 217 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 412 yd | |
| Smokin Burger & Shakes | 222 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Arms | The Norwood, Leckhampton Road | 263 yd | |
| Somerset Arms | Moorend Street, Cheltenham | 339 yd | |
| The Brown Jug | 242 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 369 yd | |
| Exmouth Arms | 167 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 572 yd | |
| East Gloucestershire Club | Old Bath Road, Cheltenham | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Gathering | 236 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 369 yd | |
| Robis Indian Takeaway | 240 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 369 yd | |
| Flames Antalya Kebab & Pizza | 220 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 434 yd | |
| The Curious Cafe Deli | 202 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 497 yd | |
| Burger Star | 206 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Co-Op, 192 Bath Road | 519 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 135 - 137 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 635 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 143 Leckhampton Road, Cheltenham | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Naunton Park ASQUITH ROAD | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Burrows MOOREND GROVE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| East Gloucestershire Club EAST GLOUCESTERSHIRE SPORTS CLUB EAST GLOUCESTERSHIRE SPORTS CLUB OLD BATH ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 796 yd |
| University Of Gloucestershire (Park Campus) THE PARK | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Cheltenham College BATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 915 yd |
| Leckhampton Ce Primary School HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 932 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 | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 22.7% |
| 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 | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.