Cheltenham in Numbers
Cheltenham's key facts and figures on one page, from population and house prices to crime, schools, flood risk and fuel, each linked to its source.
Cheltenham at a Glance
Cheltenham is a spa town of around 120,000 people on the edge of the Cotswolds. This page brings together the headline figure from each part of Cheltenham Open Data on one page: who lives here, what homes cost, health care and schools, safety and the environment, getting around, and the town’s community and heritage.
Every figure links to the page it comes from, where you can find the full data, how it changes over time and where it comes from. For a fuller picture of the town’s history and population, see About Cheltenham, and to compare the town’s 20 wards, see Cheltenham wards.
People and Place
Homes
Health, Care and Schools
Safety and Environment
Getting Around
Community and Heritage
Food venues with a five-star hygiene rating
90% 913 of 1,020 rated venues. Source: Food Standards Agency.Each figure comes from the page it links to, where its source, licence and date are given in full. Last updated 9 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Do These Figures Come From?
- Each one is the headline figure from one of this site's pages, which in turn come from official and open sources such as the Office for National Statistics, HM Land Registry, Police.uk, the NHS and Ofsted.
- Select a figure's name to see the full data behind it.
How Up to Date Are They?
- The figures are refreshed every two hours from the latest data on each page. Each source updates on its own schedule, from hourly fuel prices to yearly population estimates.
What Area Do They Cover?
- Most figures cover Cheltenham borough or the GL50 to GL54 postcodes. A few cover a set distance from the town centre, as noted on each figure.