GL50 1LE is an active urban area on Promenade, 0.6km from Bays Hill in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Lansdown ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GL50 1LE offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (267 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for GL50 1LE are sourced from Output Area E00112425 (shared with 80 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PROMENADE, GL50 1LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROMENADE, GL50 1LE.
346
38
£ 54,200 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL50 1LE 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 1LE — age 38, 40% ownership, 59% 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 1LE. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near GL50 1LE are high at 267 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
178 nearby- The Kiosk0.7 km
- German Doner Kebab0.4 km
- Havanas Coffee0.7 km
- Holee Cow0.4 km
- Huffkins Bakery Ltd0.3 km
- + 173 more
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Be More Bob0.3 km
- Favourite Beers0.8 km
- Jelly Armchair0.6 km
- Next0.3 km
- One Stop Shop0.5 km
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Cheltenham Lawn0.7 km
- Clarence Court Hotel0.6 km
- Cheltenham Town House0.6 km
- No 38 The Park0.9 km
- Butlers Of Cheltenham0.9 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
62 nearby- Kapook Ngein0.5 km
- The Miller / Locked And Loaded0.4 km
- MooMoo0.3 km
- Aquavitae0.1 km
- Bentleys Bar0.3 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Hallowed Grounds0.8 km
- McDonalds0.2 km
- Rogan Josh0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Basilico0.7 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa1.7 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury11.0 km
- Gloucester11.8 km
Bus Stops
- Clarence Street0.1 km
- Imperial Circus0.1 km
- Clarence Parade arrival0.1 km
- Clarence Street0.1 km
- Clarence Parade Set Down Only0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GL501LE · Data under Open Government Licence