Postcode Analysis Cheltenham, South West

HIGH STREET, GL50 1EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, GL50 1EG.

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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 1EG 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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1/10
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10/10
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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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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 76% economic activity and an average age of 34, GL50 1EG 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.

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

GL50 1EG 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. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (193 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £207k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL50 1EG 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 1EG. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 207,500

2 sales · Mean £ 207,500

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

Crime rates near GL50 1EG are high at 193 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 offences418
Anti-social behaviour403
Shoplifting327
Public order116
Other theft65

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement204 pupils0.5 km
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

Outstanding418 pupils0.7 km
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Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service

Outstanding1 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School

Good211 pupils1.0 km
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Dunalley Primary School

Good417 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils1.3 km
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Battledown Centre for Children and Families

Good66 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

183 nearby
  • The Kiosk0.7 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.1 km
  • Havanas Coffee0.7 km
  • Holee Cow0.3 km
  • Huffkins Bakery Ltd0.1 km
  • + 178 more
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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Be More Bob0.3 km
  • Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)1.0 km
  • Favourite Beers0.5 km
  • Jelly Armchair0.3 km
  • Next0.2 km
  • + 59 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Cheltenham Lawn0.7 km
  • Clarence Court Hotel0.7 km
  • Cheltenham Town House0.7 km
  • No 38 The Park0.9 km
  • The Abbey Town House0.3 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

62 nearby
  • Kapook Ngein0.2 km
  • The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.1 km
  • MooMoo0.3 km
  • Aquavitae0.3 km
  • Bentleys Bar0.0 km
  • + 57 more
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Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Hallowed Grounds0.6 km
  • McDonalds0.4 km
  • Rogan Josh0.2 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House0.7 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 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

  • The Strand0.0 km
  • Cambray Place Set Down Only0.1 km
  • The Vine0.2 km
  • St James Street0.2 km
  • Wetherspoons0.2 km