Cheltenham
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Cheltenham, in Gloucestershire, is an elegant spa town famous for its Regency architecture and cultural festivals. Nestled at the edge of the Cotswolds, it offers tree-lined avenues, landscaped parks, and a vibrant town centre filled with shops, restaurants, and theatres. Landmarks include Pittville Pump Room, Montpellier Gardens, and the Cheltenham Racecourse, home of the renowned Cheltenham Festival. The town combines historic charm with a lively arts scene and easy access to surrounding countryside.
Wards in Cheltenham
Cheltenham is divided into 18 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- All Saints
- Battledown
- Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green
- Charlton Kings
- Charlton Park
- College
- Hesters Way
- Lansdown
- Leckhampton
- Oakley
- Park
- Pittville
- Prestbury
- St Mark's
- St Paul's
- St Peter's
- Up Hatherley
- Warden Hill
Cheltenham is a constituency that covers these wards in Cheltenham.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 19,511 | 19.39% | 1,095,190 | 19.00% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 8,899 | 8.85% | 469,949 | 8.15% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,021 | 13.94% | 691,220 | 11.99% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,595 | 19.48% | 1,028,221 | 17.84% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,307 | 19.19% | 1,179,220 | 20.46% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 19,275 | 19.16% | 1,301,081 | 22.57% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 83,421 | 83.26% | 87.84% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 6,936 | 6.92% | 4.52% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 1,632 | 1.63% | 1.03% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 1,120 | 1.12% | 0.77% | 1.63% |
| White and Asian | 974 | 0.97% | 0.61% | 0.82% |
| Irish | 912 | 0.91% | 0.56% | 0.85% |
| Any other ethnic group | 791 | 0.79% | 0.67% | 1.55% |
| Chinese | 759 | 0.76% | 0.47% | 0.75% |
| African | 694 | 0.69% | 0.76% | 2.50% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 686 | 0.68% | 0.53% | 0.78% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 534 | 0.53% | 0.58% | 0.86% |
| Bangladeshi | 386 | 0.39% | 0.21% | 1.08% |
| White and Black African | 353 | 0.35% | 0.27% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 278 | 0.28% | 0.18% | 0.56% |
| Pakistani | 231 | 0.23% | 0.31% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 181 | 0.18% | 0.30% | 1.05% |
| Roma | 136 | 0.14% | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Other Black | 129 | 0.13% | 0.16% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 44 | 0.04% | 0.11% | 0.11% |