Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

GL50 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL50 1DW.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 54,000 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GL50 1DW 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.

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3/10
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Area Character

GL50 1DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL50 1DW is an active urban area located 0.7km from Fairview in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within All Saints ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, GL50 1DW offers members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (184 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for GL50 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00186480 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL50 1DW. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime rates near GL50 1DW are high at 184 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.

Violence and sexual offences434
Anti-social behaviour403
Shoplifting338
Public order120
Criminal damage and arson66

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.4 km
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

Outstanding418 pupils0.7 km
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Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service

Outstanding1 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.0 km
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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils1.3 km
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Battledown Centre for Children and Families

Good66 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

176 nearby
  • The Kiosk0.6 km
  • Central Cross Drive Cafe1.0 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.1 km
  • Havanas Coffee0.6 km
  • Holee Cow0.3 km
  • + 171 more
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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Be More Bob0.2 km
  • Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.9 km
  • Favourite Beers0.5 km
  • Jelly Armchair0.3 km
  • Next0.1 km
  • + 60 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Cheltenham Lawn0.7 km
  • Clarence Court Hotel0.7 km
  • Cheltenham Town House0.6 km
  • No 38 The Park0.9 km
  • The Abbey Town House0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

59 nearby
  • Kapook Ngein0.2 km
  • The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.2 km
  • MooMoo0.3 km
  • Aquavitae0.3 km
  • Bentleys Bar0.1 km
  • + 54 more
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Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Hallowed Grounds0.6 km
  • McDonalds0.4 km
  • Rogan Josh0.2 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House0.7 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa2.0 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury11.2 km
  • Gloucester12.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Strand0.1 km
  • Cambray Place Set Down Only0.1 km
  • Winchcombe Street0.1 km
  • John Lewis0.2 km
  • John Lewis0.2 km