Griffin Close is in Stow On The Wold, Cheltenham and in Cotswold district. GL54 1AY is located in the Stow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Griffin Close, Stow On The Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL54 1BG, GL54 1AT, GL54 1AS, GL54 1AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL54 1AY 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 | 50.9% | 51.7% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.3% | -0.8% | 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 | 32.7% | 36.2% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 45.5% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 43.4% | 38.4% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 40.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 16.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 23.3% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 10.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 30.1% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.5% | 95.9% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 91.5% | 94.5% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 93.6% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Griffin Close was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.1% higher than the Fosseridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Griffin Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Fosseridge and the 105th highest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Griffin Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-03-20 | £330,005 |
| 2A Griffin Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-03-13 | £318,725 |
| 10 Griffin Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,750 | 2022-11-22 | £321,018 |
| 49 Griffin Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2022-11-22 | £393,438 |
| 17 Griffin Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £266,475 | 2022-03-11 | £295,058 |
GL54 1AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School St Edward's Drive , Stow-on-the-Wold GL54 1AW | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swell Church of England Primary School Lower Swell , GL54 1LH | 3out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longborough Church of England Primary School Longborough , GL56 0QD | 3out of 4 | 4,547 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Of India Restaurant | Prince Of India, 5 Park Street | 764 yd | |
| The Old Butchers | Park Street, Stow-On-The-Wold | 764 yd | |
| In The Mood | In The Mood Tearoom, Digbeth Street | 901 yd | |
| Cotswold Garden Tea Rooms | Digbeth Street, Stow-On-The-Wold | 901 yd | |
| The Hive | Fox House, Digbeth Street | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell At Stow | The Bell Inn, Park Street | 705 yd | |
| Stow On The Wold Social Club | Well Lane, Stow-On-The-Wold | 776 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | The Kings Arms Hotel, The Square | 947 yd | |
| The Stag At Stow | The Square, Stow-On-The-Wold | 947 yd | |
| The Queens Head Inn | Queens Head Inn, The Square | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway | Jade Garden, Park Street | 747 yd | |
| Greedys Fish And Chip Shop | 11 Park Street, Stow-On-The-Wold | 764 yd | |
| Cotswold Baguettes | 1A Church Street, Stow-On-The-Wold | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Georges Field KING GEORGES FIELD | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Stow-On-The-Wold Primary School ST. EDWARDS DRIVE | grass pitches | 425 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 | 58.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 27.5% |
| 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 | 41.2% |
| Median download speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.