Westminster Close, Cheltenham, GL53 7QP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL53 7QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.2%	50.4%	-3.8%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	45.8%	49.6%	3.8%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

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	24.4%	26.3%	1.9%	37.9%	-11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	59.1%	49.8%	-9.3%	44.2%	5.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	2.5%	2.8%	0.3%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	4.5%	13%	8.5%	9.1%	3.9%
Widowed	9.5%	7.7%	-1.8%	6.1%	1.6%

Health

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	50.3%	47.2%	-3.1%	48.4%	-1.2%
Good health	32.6%	36.4%	3.8%	33.6%	2.8%
Fair health	13.2%	14.7%	1.5%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	3.1%	1.4%	-1.7%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.4%	12.9%	-4.5%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.9%	4.8%	-3.1%	9.6%	-4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	12.1%	-1.1%	13.4%	-1.3%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	4%	0.7%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	14.9%	4.2%	16.9%	-2.0%
Degree or Similar	44.6%	48.4%	3.8%	33.8%	14.6%
Other	2.9%	2.8%	-0.1%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	3.1%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.4%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	93.4%	95.4%	2.0%	81.4%	14.0%
Arab	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89% 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	92.4%	89%	-3.4%	83.2%	5.8%
European Union	2.8%	4.6%	1.8%	6.1%	-1.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	1.7%	2.8%	1.1%	2.7%	0.1%
Middle East and Asia	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	2.8%	2.8%	1.3%	1.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91%	88.4%	-2.6%	83.2%	5.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	7%	6.7%	9.8%	-2.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.4%	3.5%	2.1%	2.2%	1.3%
Less than 2 years	6.9%	0%	-6.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
No passport held	7.7%	13.5%	-5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33%	37.2%	-4.2%
Christian	61.1%	46.2%	14.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Westminster Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westminster Close was 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.4% higher than the Charlton Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Westminster Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Charlton Park and the 178th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£61,900

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in GL53 7QP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westminster Close are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cheltenham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westminster Close, Cheltenham, GL53 7QP

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL53 7QP

Average Price
£465,633

Semi-Detached
£451,081

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£531,120

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westminster Close

Average Price
£464,256

Semi-Detached
£453,345

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£540,633

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westminster CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Westminster Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£473,000	2022-02-02	£529,982
6 Westminster Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2021-03-08	£451,125
8 Westminster Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2020-10-12	£443,564
14 Westminster Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2019-06-24	£572,672
11 Westminster Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2017-07-14	£508,327

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL53 7QP

Employment

GL53 7QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7QP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	25
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	5
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Education	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Information and communication	10
Construction	9
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	2
Transport and storage	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Battledown Approach , Charlton Kings GL52 6QZ	4out of 4	878 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN	3out of 4	984 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Naunton Park Primary School Naunton Lane , GL53 7BT	4out of 4	1,085 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP	3out of 4	1,348 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlton Kings Infants' School Lyefield Road East , Charlton Kings GL53 8AY	3out of 4	1,383 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The High School Leckhampton C/O Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	- not rated	1,893 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	4out of 4	1,893 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD	3out of 4	2,466 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF	3out of 4	2,828 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG	4out of 4	4,363 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus , Princess Elizabeth Way GL51 7SJ	- not rated	4,276 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Edward's School Cirencester Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8EY	- not rated	707 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD	- not rated	922 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Edward's Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR	- not rated	940 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Berkhampstead School Pittville Circus Road , GL52 2QA	- not rated	1,341 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ	- not rated	1,372 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Beaufort Arms	Beaufort Arms, 184 London Road	196 yd
The Meadow Cafe	Old Bath Road, Cheltenham	343 yd
Eurest At Spirax Sarco	15 Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings	428 yd
The Langton	The Langton Horse, 189 - 191 London Road	469 yd
Sweet Success	32 Keynsham Road, Cheltenham	563 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cheltenham Motor Club	Upper Park Street, Cheltenham	208 yd
London Inn	The London Inn, 195 London Road	615 yd
East Gloucestershire Club	Old Bath Road, Cheltenham	702 yd
Cheltenham Croquet Club	Old Bath Road, Cheltenham	702 yd
Sandford Park Alehouse	20 High Street, Cheltenham	928 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China House	172 London Road, Cheltenham	131 yd
Wokswagon China House	176 London Road, Cheltenham	196 yd
Dragon Fly	86 London Road, Cheltenham	442 yd
Castaway Kitchen	Sandford Lido, Keynsham Road	540 yd
Yangtze	44A Church Street, Charlton Kings	839 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gloucestershire Managed Services	Riverside House, College Baths Road	369 yd
The Co-operative Food	229 London Road, Charlton Kings	781 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 86 Cirencester Road	1,045 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Reach Fitness (Cheltenham) KEYNSHAM ROAD	health and fitness suite	604 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	629 yd
East Gloucestershire Club EAST GLOUCESTERSHIRE SPORTS CLUB EAST GLOUCESTERSHIRE SPORTS CLUB OLD BATH ROAD	squash courts, tennis courts	638 yd
Sandford Parks Lido SANDFORD PARKS LIDO SANDFORD PARKS LIDO KEYNSHAM ROAD	swimming pool	680 yd
Sandford Park SANDFORD PARK PLACE	grass pitches	707 yd
Holy Apostles Church Of England Primary School BATTLEDOWN APPROACH	grass pitches	829 yd
St Edward'S Preparatory School LONDON ROAD	grass pitches	852 yd
Cheltenham Cricket Club VICTORIA GROUND VICTORIA GROUND PRINCES STREET	grass pitches	969 yd
Cheltenham College BATH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,034 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	57.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	172.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.