GL50 1LY is an active urban area located 0.6km from Bays Hill in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GL50 1LY 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. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 (265 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for GL50 1LY are sourced from Output Area E00112397 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL50 1LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL50 1LY.
396
45
£ 54,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL50 1LY 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
No single demographic signal dominates GL50 1LY — age 45, 48% ownership, 47% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL50 1LY. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near GL50 1LY are high at 265 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
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
St John's Church of England Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Dunalley Primary School
Gloucester Road Primary School
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
184 nearby- The Kiosk0.7 km
- German Doner Kebab0.4 km
- Havanas Coffee0.8 km
- Holee Cow0.4 km
- Huffkins Bakery Ltd0.3 km
- + 179 more
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Be More Bob0.4 km
- Favourite Beers0.8 km
- Jelly Armchair0.6 km
- Next0.3 km
- One Stop Shop0.6 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Cheltenham Lawn0.8 km
- Clarence Court Hotel0.7 km
- Cheltenham Town House0.7 km
- No 38 The Park0.9 km
- Butlers Of Cheltenham0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
63 nearby- Kapook Ngein0.4 km
- The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.4 km
- MooMoo0.2 km
- Aquavitae0.1 km
- Bentleys Bar0.3 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Hallowed Grounds0.8 km
- McDonalds0.2 km
- Rogan Josh0.3 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Basilico0.8 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa1.7 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury11.1 km
- Gloucester11.8 km
Bus Stops
- Promenade0.0 km
- Promenade0.1 km
- Clarence Parade Set Down Only0.1 km
- Clarence Parade arrival0.1 km
- Royal Well Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GL501LY · Data under Open Government Licence