Is Hesters Way in Cheltenham a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Hesters Way older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Hesters Way and Cheltenham? What is the claimant count in Hesters Way and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.Hesters Way Education Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Hesters Way residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;
- Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
- Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
- Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
- Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd
In this first table we have compared Hesters Way to the national average for England.
| Level | Hesters Way | England |
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| No Qualifications | 20.52% | 18.08% |
| Level 1 | 12.23% | 9.69% |
| Level 2 | 14.67% | 13.32% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.83% | 5.32% |
| Level 3 | 14.89% | 16.92% |
| Level 4 | 28.41% | 33.92% |
Hesters Way Health Statistics
Hesters Way has a lower proportion of residents (very_good_pc-$ward_health->very_good_pc, 2)%) describing their health as very good than the national average for England.| Area | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| Hesters Way | 46.33% | 34.8% | 13.21% | 4.41% | 1.25% |
| Cheltenham | 50.69% | 33.6% | 11.68% | 3.11% | 0.92% |
| South West | 47.6% | 34.21% | 13.12% | 3.95% | 1.12% |
| England | 48.49% | 33.71% | 12.65% | 3.98% | 1.17% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
How has the health of residents in Cheltenham changed since 2011?
Cheltenham residents who describe their health as either good or very good has increased by 0.06% between the 2011 and 2021 census.| Year | VG | G | F | B | VB |
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| 2011 | 49.91% | 34.32% | 11.78% | 3.14% | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 50.69% | 33.6% | 11.68% | 3.11% | 0.92% |
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad
Hesters Way & Cheltenham Immigration Statistics
We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Hesters Way in the Cheltenham local area district.
| Area | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| Hesters Way | 81.09% | 18.91% |
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| Cheltenham | 85.44% | 14.56% |
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| South West | 89.8% | 10.2% |
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| England | 82.65% | 17.35% |
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Hesters Way compared to other wards in Cheltenham
| # | Ward | Born in UK | Born outside UK |
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| 1 | St Paul's | 77.28% | 22.72% |
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| 2 | Lansdown | 78.68% | 21.32% |
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| 3 | St Peter's | 78.89% | 21.11% |
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| 4 | All Saints | 80.51% | 19.49% |
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| 5 | Hesters Way | 81.09% | 18.91% |
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| 6 | Springbank | 82.37% | 17.63% |
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| 7 | College | 84.2% | 15.8% |
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| 8 | Swindon Village | 84.53% | 15.47% |
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| 9 | Pittville | 85.68% | 14.32% |
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| 10 | Park | 85.7% | 14.3% |
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| 11 | St Mark's | 86.25% | 13.75% |
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| 12 | Battledown | 86.54% | 13.46% |
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| 13 | Oakley | 88% | 12% |
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| 14 | Charlton Park | 88.72% | 11.28% |
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| 15 | Charlton Kings | 90.22% | 9.78% |
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| 16 | Warden Hill | 90.4% | 9.6% |
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| 17 | Prestbury | 91.04% | 8.96% |
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| 18 | Up Hatherley | 91.06% | 8.94% |
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| 19 | Leckhampton | 91.16% | 8.84% |
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| 20 | Benhall and The Reddings | 91.77% | 8.23% |
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';Hesters Way is ranked 5 out of 20 wards in Cheltenham for the number of residents born outside of the UK.Hesters Way Age Distribution Statistics
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in Hesters Way.| Age Band | Proportion |
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| 4 & under |  |
| 5 - 9 years | |
| 10 - 15 years | |
| 16 - 19 years | |
| 20 - 24 years | |
| 25 - 34 years | |
| 35 - 49 years | |
| 50 - 64 years | |
| 65 - 74 years | |
| 75 - 84 years | |
| 85 years & over | |
What are the occupations of the residents of Hesters Way?
The largest employment sector in Hesters Way is Professional Occupations. The smallest employment sector is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials.| Sector | Proportion |
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| Professional Occupations | 14.8% |
| Elementary Occupations | 14.57% |
| Administrative & Secretarial | 13.3% |
| Caring, leisure & Other Services | 13.27% |
| Skilled Trades | 9.98% |
| Associate Professional & Technical | 8.74% |
| Process Plant & Machine Operatives | 8.45% |
| Managers, Directors & Senior Officials | 8% |
How many residents own or rent their home in Hesters Way and Cheltenham
We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Hesters Way either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 44.84 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 55.16 of Hesters Way residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord. | Area | Owned | Rented |
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| Hesters Way | 44.84% | 55.16% |
| Cheltenham | 63.58% | 36.42% |
| South West | 65.88% | 34.12% |
| England | 61.31% | 38.69% |
Hesters Way has a significantly lower level of home ownership than the national average. This is indicative or an economically deprived area.
Hesters Way compared to other wards in Cheltenham
| # | Ward | Owned | Rented |
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| 1 | Benhall and The Reddings | 84.44% | 15.56% |
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| 2 | Charlton Park | 84.1% | 15.9% |
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| 3 | Leckhampton | 83.54% | 16.46% |
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| 4 | Prestbury (Cheltenham) | 83.03% | 16.97% |
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| 5 | Up Hatherley | 81.58% | 18.42% |
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| 6 | Charlton Kings | 80.56% | 19.44% |
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| 7 | Battledown | 78.21% | 21.79% |
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| 8 | Warden Hill | 76.87% | 23.13% |
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| 9 | Swindon Village | 70.44% | 29.56% |
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| 10 | Park (Cheltenham) | 68.24% | 31.76% |
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| 11 | Pittville | 61.18% | 38.82% |
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| 12 | College (Cheltenham) | 59.6% | 40.4% |
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| 13 | Springbank | 55.73% | 44.27% |
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| 14 | St Mark's (Cheltenham) | 54.58% | 45.42% |
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| 15 | St Peter's (Cheltenham) | 52.94% | 47.06% |
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| 16 | All Saints | 52.61% | 47.39% |
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| 17 | Oakley (Cheltenham) | 52.21% | 47.79% |
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| 18 | Hesters Way | 44.84% | 55.16% |
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| 19 | Lansdown (Cheltenham) | 41.44% | 58.56% |
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| 20 | St Paul's (Cheltenham) | 30.75% | 69.25% |
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Hesters Way is ranked 18 out of 20 wards in Cheltenham for the percentage of home owners.Hesters Way Unemployment Statistics
Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of Cheltenham.| Area | Unemployed | Yearly Change |
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| Cheltenham | 2.4% | -0.4% |
| South West | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| England | 3.8% | -0.3% |
| UK | 3.7% | -0.3% |
| Economic Status | Proportion |
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| In Employment | 59.23% |
| In Part-Time Work | 27.81% |
| Unemployed | 5.15% |
What is the population of Hesters Way and Cheltenham?
The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Cheltenham including Hesters Way. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.
| Ward | Population |
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| All Saints | 5258 |
| Battledown | 6075 |
| Benhall and The Reddings | 4852 |
| Charlton Kings | 5657 |
| Charlton Park | 4943 |
| College | 6026 |
| Hesters Way | 6737 |
| Lansdown | 5627 |
| Leckhampton | 5387 |
| Oakley | 5588 |
| Park | 6286 |
| Pittville | 6201 |
| Prestbury | 5482 |
| Springbank | 6657 |
| St Mark's | 6111 |
| St Paul's | 6180 |
| St Peter's | 7183 |
| Swindon Village | 5480 |
| Up Hatherley | 5057 |
| Warden Hill | 5256 |
| Cheltenham Total | 116043 |
Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.
