Highland Road, Cheltenham, GL53 9LU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL53 9LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.7%	52%	-2.7%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	45.3%	48%	2.7%	49.0%	-1.0%

Partnership Status

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 9LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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	18.2%	23.6%	5.4%	37.9%	-14.3%
Married: Opposite sex	64.8%	61.6%	-3.2%	44.2%	17.4%
Separated	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	5.7%	4.7%	-1.0%	9.1%	-4.4%
Widowed	10.1%	8.7%	-1.4%	6.1%	2.6%

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	51.8%	52.8%	1.0%	48.4%	4.4%
Good health	37.2%	32.2%	-5.0%	33.6%	-1.4%
Fair health	7.8%	10.4%	2.6%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	2.3%	4.1%	1.8%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

In the area around GL53 9LU this area, 8.3% 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 53.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.1%	8.3%	0.2%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.3%	5.8%	-1.5%	9.6%	-3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17%	12%	-5.0%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	5.1%	1.9%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	13.4%	-1.2%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	46.6%	53.6%	7.0%	33.8%	19.8%
Other	3.2%	1.8%	-1.4%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.3%	3.2%	2.9%	3.1%	0.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	1.2%	0.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	98.4%	93.9%	-4.5%	81.4%	12.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	96.8%	95.3%	-1.5%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	3.2%	1.9%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	95.3%	-0.5%	83.2%	12.1%
10+ Years	0.6%	4.7%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.9%	76.7%	17.2%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	4.7%	13.5%	-8.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.8%	37.2%	-1.4%
Christian	54.9%	46.2%	8.7%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Sikh	2.9%	0.9%	2.0%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Highland Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highland Road was 35.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% higher than the Charlton Park average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Highland Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Charlton Park and the 120th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.9%.

🔎 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 9LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 6/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 Highland Road are based on 46 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 Highland Road, Cheltenham, GL53 9LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL53 9LU

Average Price
£631,102

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£574,316

Detached
£638,200

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highland Road

Average Price
£713,674

Semi-Detached
£736,148

Terraced
£690,374

Detached
£711,919

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highland Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Highland Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£648,500	2022-10-07	£647,235
15 Highland Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£544,000	2022-06-28	£591,158
5 Highland Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2021-02-19	£555,208
19 Highland Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2016-03-31	£639,375
9 Highland Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£415,000	2015-11-26	£620,680

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL53 9LU

Employment

GL53 9LU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GL53 9LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	95
Full-Time Employee	76
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	17
Looking after home or family	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Education	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Manufacturing	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	11
Information and communication	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	8
Human health and social work activities	7
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School Hall Road , Leckhampton GL53 0HP	4out of 4	948 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Naunton Park Primary School Naunton Lane , GL53 7BT	4out of 4	1,204 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Charlton Kings Infants' School Lyefield Road East , Charlton Kings GL53 8AY	3out of 4	1,561 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Charlton Kings Junior School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QE	3out of 4	1,821 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Primary School Merestones Road , GL50 2RS	4out of 4	2,317 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,887 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF	4out of 4	1,887 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF	3out of 4	2,824 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD	3out of 4	4,346 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG	4out of 4	5,234 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	4,928 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Richard Pate School Southern Road , Leckhampton GL53 9RP	- not rated	248 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Edward's School Cirencester Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8EY	- not rated	1,331 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD	- not rated	2,091 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
University of Gloucestershire The Park , The Park Campus GL50 2RH	- not rated	2,132 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Edward's Preparatory School London Road , Charlton Kings GL52 6NR	- not rated	2,267 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Waypoint At Lilleybrook	Lillybrook Golf Club, Cirencester Road		1,047 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Patesians Sports And Social Club Ltd.	Old Patesians Association, Everest Road	333 yd
The Wheatsheaf	283 Old Bath Road, Cheltenham	509 yd
The Clock Tower	Clock Tower, Cirencester Road	1,013 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Food	143 Leckhampton Road, Cheltenham		956 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Richard Pate School SOUTHERN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	314 yd
Old Patesians Sports And Social Club Ltd EVEREST ROAD	grass pitches, squash courts	328 yd
Sport Connection (Closed) Leckhampton Road	health and fitness suite	783 yd
The Club And Spa At The Cheltenham Park Hotel CIRENCESTER ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,005 yd
Lilley Brook Golf Club CIRENCESTER ROAD	golf	1,046 yd
Leckhampton Ce Primary School HALL ROAD	grass pitches	1,062 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	58.3%
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%

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	41.7%

Download Speed

Median download speed	21.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	21.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	39.54 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	39.54 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s

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