Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

RODNEY ROAD, GL50 1HX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RODNEY ROAD, GL50 1HX.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL50 1HX 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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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

GL50 1HX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 48% 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 £360k. Property prices are trending up 46.8% year-on-year.

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

GL50 1HX is an active urban area on Rodney Road, 0.6km from Montpellier in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, GL50 1HX 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 (245 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, up 46.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL50 1HX are sourced from Output Area E00112397 (shared with 83 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 1HX. 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

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 479,687

4 sales · Mean £ 468,343

Flat

£ 278,000

9 sales · Mean £ 298,277

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

Crime rates near GL50 1HX are high at 245 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 offences460
Anti-social behaviour416
Shoplifting338
Public order125
Other theft76

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.4 km
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

Outstanding418 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.6 km
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Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service

Outstanding1 pupils0.6 km
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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.2 km
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Gloucester Road Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

184 nearby
  • The Kiosk0.7 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.2 km
  • Havanas Coffee0.8 km
  • Holee Cow0.4 km
  • Huffkins Bakery Ltd0.2 km
  • + 179 more
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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Be More Bob0.3 km
  • Favourite Beers0.7 km
  • Jelly Armchair0.5 km
  • Next0.2 km
  • One Stop Shop0.5 km
  • + 61 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Cheltenham Lawn0.8 km
  • Clarence Court Hotel0.7 km
  • Cheltenham Town House0.7 km
  • No 38 The Park1.0 km
  • The Abbey Town House0.3 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

62 nearby
  • Kapook Ngein0.3 km
  • The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.2 km
  • MooMoo0.1 km
  • Aquavitae0.1 km
  • Bentleys Bar0.2 km
  • + 57 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Hallowed Grounds0.7 km
  • McDonalds0.3 km
  • Rogan Josh0.2 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House0.6 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa1.8 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury11.2 km
  • Gloucester11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cambray Place Set Down Only0.1 km
  • Promenade0.1 km
  • Promenade0.2 km
  • Promenade0.2 km
  • The Strand0.2 km