GL50 1EQ is an active urban area on High Street, 0.7km from Montpellier in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (192 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for GL50 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00112396 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, GL50 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, GL50 1EQ.
293
34
£ 54,200 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL50 1EQ 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
High employment, young population. GL50 1EQ combines 76% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL50 1EQ. The average age is 34.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near GL50 1EQ are high at 192 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
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Gloucester Road Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
181 nearby- The Kiosk0.7 km
- German Doner Kebab0.1 km
- Havanas Coffee0.7 km
- Holee Cow0.3 km
- Huffkins Bakery Ltd0.1 km
- + 176 more
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Be More Bob0.3 km
- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.9 km
- Favourite Beers0.5 km
- Jelly Armchair0.4 km
- Next0.1 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 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
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
62 nearby- Kapook Ngein0.2 km
- The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.2 km
- MooMoo0.3 km
- Aquavitae0.3 km
- Bentleys Bar0.1 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Hallowed Grounds0.6 km
- McDonalds0.4 km
- Rogan Josh0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House0.7 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa1.9 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury11.2 km
- Gloucester12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cambray Place Set Down Only0.1 km
- The Strand0.1 km
- Winchcombe Street0.1 km
- John Lewis0.2 km
- Pittville Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL501EQ · Data under Open Government Licence