The Avenue is in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL53 9BJ is located in the Charlton Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Avenue, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 9BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL53 9BL, GL53 9EB, GL53 9FD, GL53 9BN, GL53 9ED, GL53 9BH, GL53 9FB, GL53 7DJ, GL53 7DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL53 9BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.2% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.8% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 9BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.8% 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 | 14.4% | 17.2% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 74.9% | 70.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 26.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 61.3% | 62.3% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 13.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 26.9% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9BJ this area, 5.2% 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 61%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 4.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 13.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.8% | 61% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 27.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 90.5% | 92.1% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 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 | 89% | 92.1% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 30.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.5% higher than the Charlton Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Avenue has the 18th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Charlton Park and the 101st lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,475,000 | 2022-01-28 | £1,603,533 |
| 14 The Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,740,000 | 2017-10-13 | £2,273,333 |
| 11 The Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2013-07-30 | £1,615,263 |
| 7 The Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £836,000 | 2011-06-16 | £1,601,551 |
| 14 The Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £831,000 | 2011-01-19 | £1,542,855 |
GL53 9BJ 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 9BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naunton Park Primary School Naunton Lane , GL53 7BT | 4out of 4 | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leckhampton Church of England Primary School Hall Road , Leckhampton GL53 0HP | 4out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Kings Infants' School Lyefield Road East , Charlton Kings GL53 8AY | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Kings Junior School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QE | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Battledown Approach , Charlton Kings GL52 6QZ | 4out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,759 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | 4out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,518 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 4,681 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 | 4,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 662 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Richard Pate School Southern Road , Leckhampton GL53 9RP | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Gloucestershire The Park , The Park Campus GL50 2RH | - not rated | 1,699 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mel's Cafe | Unit 4, Churchill House | 631 yd | |
| CoMo Blend | Unit C, Liddington Industrial Estate | 689 yd | |
| The Coffee Bean | 41A Lyefield Road West, Charlton Kings | 911 yd | |
| Eurest At Spirax Sarco | 15 Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings | 968 yd | |
| The Meadow Cafe | Old Bath Road, Cheltenham | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Gloucestershire Club | Old Bath Road, Cheltenham | 554 yd | |
| Cheltenham Croquet Club | Old Bath Road, Cheltenham | 554 yd | |
| Patesians Sports And Social Club Ltd. | Old Patesians Association, Everest Road | 614 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 283 Old Bath Road, Cheltenham | 920 yd | |
| The Royal Hotel | 54 Horsefair Street, Charlton Kings | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangtze | 44A Church Street, Charlton Kings | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, 86 Cirencester Road | 746 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 143 Leckhampton Road, Cheltenham | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Naunton Park ASQUITH ROAD | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Old Patesians Sports And Social Club Ltd EVEREST ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 501 yd |
| East Gloucestershire Club EAST GLOUCESTERSHIRE SPORTS CLUB EAST GLOUCESTERSHIRE SPORTS CLUB OLD BATH ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 600 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 | 614 yd |
| The Richard Pate School SOUTHERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 975 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 26.7% |
| 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 | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.