GL50 1BB is an active urban area located 0.4km from Montpellier in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GL50 1BB offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, business quarters in major regional cities. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (161 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for GL50 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00112397 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL50 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL50 1BB.
396
45
£ 54,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL50 1BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL50 1BB spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL50 1BB. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near GL50 1BB are high at 161 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Primary School
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Naunton Park Primary School
Dunalley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Be More Bob0.6 km
- Favourite Beers0.7 km
- Jelly Armchair0.5 km
- Next0.5 km
- One Stop Shop0.7 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
66 nearby- Kapook Ngein0.3 km
- The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.3 km
- MooMoo0.2 km
- Aquavitae0.3 km
- Bentleys Bar0.3 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
190 nearby- German Doner Kebab0.3 km
- Holee Cow0.6 km
- Huffkins Bakery Ltd0.4 km
- John Lewis0.4 km
- La Petite Brasserie0.3 km
- + 185 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Hallowed Grounds0.8 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Rogan Josh0.5 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Chicken Inn0.6 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.9 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Cheltenham Town House1.0 km
- The Portland Guest House0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
- Thyme Restaurant0.7 km
- The Abbey Town House0.2 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa1.7 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury11.5 km
- Gloucester11.8 km
Bus Stops
- Oriel Road0.0 km
- Oriel Road0.0 km
- Wetherspoons0.2 km
- Cambray Place Set Down Only0.3 km
- Montpellier Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL501BB · Data under Open Government Licence