Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

GL50 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL50 1BA.

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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 1BA 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 1BA 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.

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

GL50 1BA is an active urban area located 0.3km from Montpellier in Cheltenham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within College ward and the Cheltenham constituency.

GL50 1BA is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (166 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for GL50 1BA 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 1BA. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime rates near GL50 1BA are high at 166 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 offences326
Anti-social behaviour194
Shoplifting104
Public order65
Other theft43

school Local Schools

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Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service

Outstanding1 pupils0.6 km
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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.6 km
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

Outstanding418 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils1.1 km
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Naunton Park Primary School

Outstanding413 pupils1.3 km
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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.3 km
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Gloucester Road Primary School

Outstanding198 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Be More Bob0.7 km
  • Favourite Beers0.9 km
  • Jelly Armchair0.7 km
  • Next0.5 km
  • One Stop Shop0.8 km
  • + 71 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

69 nearby
  • Kapook Ngein0.4 km
  • The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.4 km
  • MooMoo0.2 km
  • Aquavitae0.3 km
  • Bentleys Bar0.4 km
  • + 64 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

190 nearby
  • German Doner Kebab0.4 km
  • Holee Cow0.7 km
  • Huffkins Bakery Ltd0.5 km
  • John Lewis0.5 km
  • La Petite Brasserie0.4 km
  • + 185 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Hallowed Grounds1.0 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • Rogan Josh0.6 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • Chicken Inn0.7 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative1.0 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Butlers Of Cheltenham1.0 km
  • The Portland Guest House0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn Express1.0 km
  • Thyme Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Abbey Town House0.3 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheltenham Spa1.6 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury11.4 km
  • Gloucester11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Oriel Road0.1 km
  • Oriel Road0.2 km
  • Imperial Square School stop0.2 km
  • Imperial Square0.2 km
  • Promenade0.2 km