Adding an "All About Cheltenham" Page

Cheltenham's population, growth, employment rate and Census 2021 statistics, sourced directly from the ONS's Nomis service.

By Mat Benfield · Published 2026-09-13

Cheltenham Open Data has added an “All About Cheltenham” page to the site.

It’s the town’s key statistics in one place — population and growth back to 2001, current employment rates, and a Census 2021 headline figure — sourced directly from the ONS’s Nomis service rather than a third-party aggregator, plus a short history timeline from the Domesday Book to today.

Cheltenham’s population has grown from 110,024 in 2001 to 121,452 in 2025, a 10.4% increase, with an employment rate of 79.3%.

FAQs

What’s on the Page?

  • A population growth chart and table since 2001, current employment/economic activity/unemployment rates, a Census 2021 population figure as a cross-check, and a short timeline of notable dates in Cheltenham’s history.

How Much Has Cheltenham’s Population Grown?

  • From 110,024 in 2001 to 121,452 in 2025 — a 10.4% increase over 24 years, according to the ONS’s mid-year population estimates.

Where Does the Data Come From?

  • Nomis, the ONS’s official service for labour market and census data — the same source behind the government’s own local area profiles, not a third-party estimate.

Is There More Detail on Employment?

How Often Is This Updated?

  • Monthly, matching how often this kind of data actually changes — annual population estimates and quarterly employment figures don’t need a faster refresh.