GL50 1EF is a well-regarded residential area on Vernon Court, 0.7km from Montpellier in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GL50 1EF 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (160 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £271k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for GL50 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00112399 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERNON COURT, GL50 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON COURT, GL50 1EF.
279
37
£ 54,200 /yr
74%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL50 1EF 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
GL50 1EF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £271k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL50 1EF. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 271,000
1 sales · Mean £ 271,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near GL50 1EF are high at 160 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Dunalley Primary School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
Christ Church CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Badger Towers0.9 km
- The Battledown0.9 km
- The Abbey Town House0.1 km
- Citrus Hotel0.2 km
- Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.9 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Nutrition Centre1.0 km
- Royal Voluntary Service0.5 km
- The Natural Grocery Store0.9 km
- Boots0.5 km
- Cavendish House0.4 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
63 nearby- Cheltenham Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Suffolk Arms0.9 km
- MooMoo0.3 km
- Aquavitae0.4 km
- Bentleys Bar0.2 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
184 nearby- Andrias0.9 km
- B Ten0.9 km
- Balti Walla1.0 km
- Cafe Boho0.9 km
- Indian Brasserie0.9 km
- + 179 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Gloucestershire Managed Services0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Oriental Food Store0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Wokswagon China House0.9 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- Rogan Josh0.4 km
- Subway0.5 km
- Brothers Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa2.0 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury11.4 km
- Gloucester12.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Vine0.0 km
- St James Street0.1 km
- Wetherspoons0.1 km
- The Strand0.1 km
- Cambray Place Set Down Only0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL501EF · Data under Open Government Licence