Hercules Close is in Upper Rissington, Cheltenham and in Cotswold district. GL54 2QL is located in the The Rissingtons electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 2015-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hercules Close, Upper Rissington, Cheltenham, GL54 2QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL54 2QF, GL54 2QD, GL54 2GT, GL54 2PY, GL54 2QP, GL54 2QG, GL54 2GR, GL54 2PX, GL54 2GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL54 2QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 51% | 53.8% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 49% | 46.2% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 GL54 2QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71.4% 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 | 33.5% | 17.3% | -16.2% | 37.9% | -20.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 71.4% | 17.0% | 44.2% | 27.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 59.9% | 65.8% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 17.4% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 27.8% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 5.5% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
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 2QL this area, 3.8% 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 52.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 3.8% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 5.4% | -11.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 16.4% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 52.4% | 23.0% | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.4% | 95.2% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 92.6% | 91.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 91.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hercules Close was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% lower than the Bourton Vale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Hercules Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Bourton Vale and the 134th highest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hercules Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-10-03 | £325,000 |
| 1 Hercules Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-10-31 | £538,883 |
| 6 Hercules Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-09-30 | £454,187 |
| 5 Hercules Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-04-14 | £349,308 |
| 3 Hercules Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-12-10 | £516,043 |
GL54 2QL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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 | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rissington School Mitchell Way , Upper Rissington GL54 2PL | 4out of 4 | 2,325 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 | 4,835 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 | 4,820 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 | 611 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 64 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.