Children in Low-Income Families by Cheltenham Ward
How the share of children in low-income families varies across Cheltenham's 20 wards, using the latest Department for Work and Pensions figures.
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Low-income families across Cheltenham
The Department for Work and Pensions publishes estimates of the number and share of children aged 0 to 15 living in low-income families, for each ward in Cheltenham. The tables compare relative and absolute low income before housing costs from FYE 2022 to FYE 2025, and relative low income after housing costs for FYE 2024 and FYE 2025.
These are estimates for areas, not a count of individual households. The page explains the measures and limitations alongside the ward tables.
Latest ward comparisons (FYE 2025)
Highest relative low-income rate after housing costs
40.9% Hesters Way — 656 childrenLowest relative low-income rate after housing costs
3.8% Charlton Park — 31 childrenHighest relative low-income rate before housing costs
32.0% Hesters Way — 513 childrenLowest relative low-income rate before housing costs
2.7% Charlton Park — 22 childrenMap of Low-Income Rates by Ward
Choose a measure to see how the latest ward rates compare. Click a ward for its figures and profile.
Relative low income after housing costs
Children in families with income below the relative low-income threshold after housing costs are deducted. Select a column heading to sort the table.
| Ward | 2024 children | 2024 share | 2025 children | 2025 share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesters Way | 676 | 42.9% | 656 | 40.9% |
| St Paul's | 332 | 41.9% | 341 | 40.7% |
| Oakley | 517 | 38.9% | 526 | 40.1% |
| St Mark's | 435 | 39.3% | 417 | 37.3% |
| Springbank | 466 | 34.1% | 429 | 30.4% |
| Swindon Village | 254 | 26.6% | 251 | 26.5% |
| St Peter's | 342 | 26.9% | 332 | 25.1% |
| Up Hatherley | 165 | 14.4% | 177 | 15.6% |
| Pittville | 139 | 17.8% | 125 | 15.5% |
| Battledown | 172 | 13.7% | 148 | 11.6% |
| Warden Hill | 116 | 11.6% | 109 | 10.8% |
| All Saints | 95 | 13.2% | 70 | 9.6% |
| Lansdown | 97 | 10.7% | 85 | 9.6% |
| Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green | 95 | 9.3% | 95 | 9.2% |
| Prestbury | 111 | 11.1% | 87 | 8.9% |
| Park | 43 | 7.0% | 54 | 8.6% |
| Charlton Kings | 81 | 5.9% | 104 | 8.0% |
| College | 72 | 8.0% | 58 | 6.5% |
| Leckhampton | 67 | 6.3% | 59 | 5.4% |
| Charlton Park | 38 | 4.6% | 31 | 3.8% |
Relative low income before housing costs
Children in families with income below the relative low-income threshold before housing costs are deducted. Select a column heading to sort the table.
| Ward | 2022 children | 2022 share | 2023 children | 2023 share | 2024 children | 2024 share | 2025 children | 2025 share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesters Way | 469 | 29.8% | 522 | 33.4% | 478 | 30.3% | 513 | 32.0% |
| Oakley | 345 | 27.2% | 406 | 30.9% | 379 | 28.5% | 400 | 30.5% |
| St Paul's | 188 | 25.0% | 217 | 27.7% | 223 | 28.1% | 255 | 30.5% |
| St Mark's | 284 | 25.4% | 320 | 28.5% | 346 | 31.3% | 336 | 30.1% |
| Swindon Village | 169 | 18.6% | 180 | 19.4% | 197 | 20.6% | 205 | 21.6% |
| Springbank | 285 | 21.3% | 281 | 20.9% | 316 | 23.1% | 283 | 20.1% |
| St Peter's | 228 | 19.5% | 246 | 20.4% | 255 | 20.0% | 242 | 18.3% |
| Pittville | 60 | 8.2% | 86 | 11.3% | 81 | 10.4% | 79 | 9.8% |
| Battledown | 96 | 7.6% | 104 | 8.2% | 115 | 9.1% | 113 | 8.8% |
| Up Hatherley | 88 | 7.8% | 101 | 8.8% | 95 | 8.3% | 95 | 8.3% |
| Warden Hill | 76 | 7.7% | 93 | 9.1% | 72 | 7.2% | 70 | 7.0% |
| All Saints | 63 | 9.0% | 68 | 9.4% | 59 | 8.2% | 49 | 6.7% |
| Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green | 71 | 7.0% | 74 | 7.1% | 55 | 5.4% | 68 | 6.6% |
| Lansdown | 47 | 6.1% | 55 | 6.5% | 56 | 6.2% | 57 | 6.4% |
| Prestbury | 51 | 5.7% | 64 | 6.4% | 71 | 7.1% | 59 | 6.1% |
| Charlton Kings | 76 | 5.7% | 55 | 4.0% | 70 | 5.1% | 72 | 5.5% |
| Park | 36 | 5.8% | 35 | 5.4% | 27 | 4.4% | 28 | 4.5% |
| College | 47 | 5.4% | 53 | 6.1% | 48 | 5.3% | 34 | 3.8% |
| Leckhampton | 44 | 4.1% | 49 | 4.6% | 52 | 4.9% | 39 | 3.6% |
| Charlton Park | 21 | 2.5% | 29 | 3.5% | 23 | 2.8% | 22 | 2.7% |
Absolute low income before housing costs
Children in families with income below the absolute low-income threshold before housing costs are deducted. Select a column heading to sort the table.
| Ward | 2022 children | 2022 share | 2023 children | 2023 share | 2024 children | 2024 share | 2025 children | 2025 share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesters Way | 514 | 32.7% | 565 | 36.1% | 536 | 34.0% | 513 | 32.0% |
| Oakley | 362 | 28.5% | 445 | 33.9% | 425 | 32.0% | 400 | 30.5% |
| St Paul's | 196 | 26.1% | 240 | 30.7% | 241 | 30.4% | 255 | 30.5% |
| St Mark's | 305 | 27.3% | 341 | 30.3% | 370 | 33.4% | 336 | 30.1% |
| Swindon Village | 178 | 19.6% | 214 | 23.0% | 209 | 21.9% | 205 | 21.6% |
| Springbank | 310 | 23.2% | 309 | 22.9% | 351 | 25.7% | 283 | 20.1% |
| St Peter's | 238 | 20.4% | 277 | 23.0% | 285 | 22.4% | 242 | 18.3% |
| Pittville | 68 | 9.3% | 90 | 11.8% | 93 | 11.9% | 79 | 9.8% |
| Battledown | 102 | 8.1% | 117 | 9.2% | 118 | 9.4% | 113 | 8.8% |
| Up Hatherley | 95 | 8.5% | 111 | 9.6% | 104 | 9.1% | 95 | 8.3% |
| Warden Hill | 82 | 8.3% | 100 | 9.8% | 84 | 8.4% | 70 | 7.0% |
| All Saints | 61 | 8.7% | 70 | 9.6% | 55 | 7.6% | 49 | 6.7% |
| Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green | 71 | 7.0% | 86 | 8.3% | 62 | 6.1% | 68 | 6.6% |
| Lansdown | 47 | 6.1% | 58 | 6.8% | 70 | 7.7% | 57 | 6.4% |
| Prestbury | 51 | 5.7% | 74 | 7.4% | 71 | 7.1% | 59 | 6.1% |
| Charlton Kings | 77 | 5.7% | 59 | 4.3% | 78 | 5.7% | 72 | 5.5% |
| Park | 36 | 5.8% | 44 | 6.7% | 36 | 5.8% | 28 | 4.5% |
| College | 51 | 5.9% | 61 | 7.0% | 55 | 6.1% | 34 | 3.8% |
| Leckhampton | 46 | 4.3% | 50 | 4.7% | 58 | 5.4% | 39 | 3.6% |
| Charlton Park | 28 | 3.3% | 29 | 3.5% | 28 | 3.4% | 22 | 2.7% |
About these figures
These are Department for Work and Pensions estimates of children aged 0 to 15 living in low-income families. Relative low income measures families against the current UK median income; absolute low income compares against a 2010/11 income threshold adjusted for inflation. Before-housing-cost figures use income before rent and other housing costs; after-housing-cost figures deduct those costs. The source publishes after- housing-cost ward figures only for FYE 2024 and 2025 in this release.
The figures describe areas, not individual families. The DWP's source notes:
- Figures are provisional and may be revised in a later release.
- Counts are subject to rounding and statistical disclosure control; totals may not sum.
- Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and use the latest available mid-year child population estimates.
Data from the Children in low income families: local area statistics (Department for Work and Pensions), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated 9 October 2026. Ward boundaries from the Office for National Statistics; map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Does "Low Income" Mean?
- Relative low income compares family income with the UK median. Absolute low income compares income with a fixed 2010/11 threshold adjusted for inflation. The figures are reported both before and after housing costs, which can change a family's income position substantially.
Why Are There No After-Housing-Cost Figures for 2022 and 2023?
- The DWP's current local-area release provides after-housing-cost ward figures for FYE 2024 and FYE 2025. The two before-housing-cost series cover FYE 2022 to FYE 2025.
How Often Are the Figures Updated?
- The DWP publishes the local-area statistics annually. This page is updated manually when a new workbook is released; figures can be revised in a later edition.
Can These Figures Be Added Up to Get an Exact Town Total?
- Not exactly. The source rounds counts and applies statistical disclosure control to guard against identifying individuals, so ward counts may not sum to a Cheltenham-wide total.