Sopwith Road is in Upper Rissington, Cheltenham and in Cotswold district. GL54 2NL is located in the The Rissingtons electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sopwith Road, Upper Rissington, Cheltenham, GL54 2NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL54 2NJ, GL54 2NN, GL54 2NH, GL54 2NT, GL54 2NW, GL54 2NP, GL54 2QY, GL54 2NS, GL54 2NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL54 2NL 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 | 50.3% | 50.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 38.5% | 33.5% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 49.9% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.9%) 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 | 63.7% | 62.8% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 30.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 GL54 2NL this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 8.7% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 21.9% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 40.1% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.6% | 95.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 89.4% | 89.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 88.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 8.8% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sopwith Road was 18.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Bourton Vale average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Sopwith Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Bourton Vale and the 37th lowest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8A Sopwith Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-01-18 | £414,307 |
| 8A Sopwith Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2019-01-18 | £623,839 |
| 8 Sopwith Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2018-11-27 | £399,530 |
| 6 Sopwith Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-09-28 | £410,516 |
| 2 Sopwith Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2016-08-05 | £396,988 |
GL54 2NL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
GL54 2NL 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 | 169 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rissington School Mitchell Way , Upper Rissington GL54 2PL | 4out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School School Hill , Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AW | 3out of 4 | 4,150 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cotswold Academy The Avenue , Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2BD | 4out of 4 | 4,110 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS Compass Group - RAF Little Rissington | RAF Little Rissington, Upper Rissington | 344 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.