Authority → Cheltenham

Cheltenham Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Cheltenham in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

118,900

Population

6.5%

Unqualified

2.3%

Unemployment

£34,065

Salary

£400,562

Property

Quick answer: Cheltenham is a local authority in England. The population of Cheltenham is 118,900. The population per square mile of Cheltenham is 6,606. The average salary in Cheltenham is £34,065 per year. The average property price in Cheltenham is £400,562.


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Cheltenham Demographics


The population of Cheltenham is 118,900. The population per square mile of Cheltenham is 6,606. The population has increased by 2,900 in the past year. The population has increased by 16,100 since 1981.


There are more females in Cheltenham. They account for 51.1% of the population.


Cheltenham Employment


84.4% of the people in Cheltenham are in employment. There are more females in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Cheltenham is 2.3%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Cheltenham Student Population


The student population of Cheltenham is 5,800. Students account for 44.8% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


91.6% of the people in Cheltenham have an NVQ1 qualification. 87.3% have an NVQ2 qualification. 74.6% have an NVQ3 qualification. 54.6% have an NVQ4 qualification.


6.5% of the people in Cheltenham have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Cheltenham Economy


There are 5,185 businesses in Cheltenham. 88.4% are micro businesses. 9.5% are small businesses. 1.6% are medium businesses. 0.6% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Cheltenham are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles businesses.


Cheltenham Salary


The average salary in Cheltenham is £34,065 per year. Males earn 22.5% more.


Salaries in Cheltenham are 2.04% more than the national average of £33,384.


Cheltenham Property


The average property price in Cheltenham is £400,562. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Cheltenham: £645,165 for detached houses. £406,552 for semi-detached houses. £327,203 for terrace houses. £223,325 for flats.