Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

RODNEY ROAD, GL50 1JJ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

293

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL50 1JJ 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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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 76% economic activity and an average age of 34, GL50 1JJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending up 51.9% year-on-year.

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

GL50 1JJ 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 1JJ offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (232 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £493k, up 51.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL50 1JJ are sourced from Output Area E00112396 (shared with 21 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 1JJ. 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

White / British83.4%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 497,500

2 sales · Mean £ 497,500

Terraced

£ 377,500

4 sales · Mean £ 378,750

Semi-Detached

£ 550,000

1 sales · Mean £ 550,000

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

Crime rates near GL50 1JJ are high at 232 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 offences452
Anti-social behaviour407
Shoplifting338
Public order124
Other theft72

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.6 km
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

Outstanding418 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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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils1.2 km
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Gloucester Road Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Beers0.6 km
  • Jelly Armchair0.5 km
  • Next0.2 km
  • One Stop Shop0.5 km
  • + 61 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Cheltenham Lawn0.8 km
  • Clarence Court Hotel0.8 km
  • Cheltenham Town House0.7 km
  • No 38 The Park1.0 km
  • The Abbey Town House0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Hallowed Grounds0.7 km
  • McDonalds0.4 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's0.1 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
  • The Strand0.2 km
  • Promenade0.2 km
  • Promenade0.2 km
  • Wetherspoons0.2 km