GL50 is a postcode district in Cheltenham, South West, covering 929 active and 706 retired postcodes.
The largest share of GL50 (31%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks (25%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes GL50 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in GL50 are around £278k, down 30.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across GL50 at 570 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full GL50 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
GL50 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL50 postcode area.
22,282
42
£ 43,929 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 42, GL50 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £278k. Property prices are trending down 30.7% year-on-year.
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Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Dunalley Primary School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Christ Church CofE Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Butlers Of Cheltenham
- Citrus Hotel
- Clarence Court Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express
- Hotel Du Vin
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Flight Club Cheltenham
- 21 Club
- Albion House Social Club
- All Bar One
- Aquavitae
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
170 nearby- Caffè Nero
- Domaine 16
- PizzaExpress Limited
- The Artisan Baker
- The Nook On Five
- + 165 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Taoyuan Mini China Town
- Iceland Foods Ltd
- Lidl
- Marks And Spencer
- Oriental Food Store
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Sushi Daily
- 321 Pizza Kebabs Burgers
- Basilico
- Chennai
- Charles Takeaway
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- HMV
- @TheProm
- Anthropologie
- Auntie Annes
- Berreys Pick N Mix
- + 52 more
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