Oakley

Oakley is one of 20 wards in Cheltenham, home to 5,869 people in 2,468 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £276,500 over the past two years, 16% below the Cheltenham median. On average 12% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 23% below the Cheltenham average.

Ward E05015713 · 148 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026

5,869residentsCensus 2021

£277kmedian sale price125 sales, 24 months

12%green within 500 mpostcode average

97%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes

Oakley in CheltenhamPostcodes in Oakley highlighted; the rest of Cheltenham in grey

Map of Cheltenham with Oakley highlighted

People and homes.

5,869 residents in 2,468 households, next to the Cheltenham average.

17%

aged 15–29

16%

aged 65 and over

52%

owner-occupied homes

13%

privately rented

34%

socially rented

26%

flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Oakley and Cheltenham.

OakleyCheltenham

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Oakley with a published hygiene rating.

25rated food businessesin total

96%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Cheltenham: 98%

1rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)