Garden Road is in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL53 8LH is located in the Charlton Kings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garden Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL53 8LQ, GL53 8LJ, GL53 8LG, GL53 8LU, GL53 8LT, GL53 8LX, GL53 8LL, GL53 8NA, GL53 8LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL53 8LH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 8LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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 | 23% | 22.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 63.2% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 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 (88.6%) 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% | 55.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.3% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 10.9% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 5.2% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 21.3% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 43% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97% | 97.6% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 94.4% | 93.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 94.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Road was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the Battledown average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Garden Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Battledown and the 75th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norlands Garden Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-03-31 | £526,042 |
| Laburnum Garden Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-01-22 | £451,277 |
| 3 Eager House Flats Garden Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-11-24 | £175,396 |
| 2 Eager House Flats Garden Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2012-07-27 | £177,568 |
| Norlands Garden Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2006-03-10 | £501,882 |
GL53 8LH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8LH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Kings Infants' School Lyefield Road East , Charlton Kings GL53 8AY | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Kings Junior School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QE | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenfall Community Primary School Glenfall Way , Charlton Kings GL52 6XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Naunton Park Primary School Naunton Lane , GL53 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leckhampton Church of England Primary School Hall Road , Leckhampton GL53 0HP | 4out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 713 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | 4out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 4,125 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's School Cirencester Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8EY | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richard Pate School Southern Road , Leckhampton GL53 9RP | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD | - not rated | 2,444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battledown Centre for Children and Families Harp Hill , Battledown GL52 6PZ | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moosh | 3A Church Piece, Charlton Kings | 486 yd | |
| Kings Coffee | The Vine, 40 Church Street | 505 yd | |
| Brunch Club | 38 Church Street, Charlton Kings | 584 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services At Charlton Kings Infant School | Charlton Kings Infants School, Lyefield Road East | 705 yd | |
| The Waypoint At Lilleybrook | Lillybrook Golf Club, Cirencester Road | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clock Tower | Clock Tower, Cirencester Road | 412 yd | |
| The Royal Hotel | 54 Horsefair Street, Charlton Kings | 521 yd | |
| Charlton Kings Club And Institute | 21 Church Street, Charlton Kings | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Fish Bar | 2 Church Piece, Charlton Kings | 486 yd | |
| Charlton Kings Tandoori | 3 Church Piece, Charlton Kings | 486 yd | |
| The Love Food Hub CIC | 36A Church Street, Charlton Kings | 531 yd | |
| Yangtze | 44A Church Street, Charlton Kings | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | Church Street, Charlton Kings | 505 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 86 Cirencester Road | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Beeches CEDAR CLOSE | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| The Club And Spa At The Cheltenham Park Hotel CIRENCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 437 yd |
| Balcarras Sports Centre EAST END ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Lilley Brook Golf Club CIRENCESTER ROAD | golf | 712 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 | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 10.0% |
| 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.