The postcode GL50 3AL is located in Cheltenham, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GL50 3AL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
GL50 3AL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of GL50 3AL as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to GL50 3AL is Bayshill Lane which is centered 92 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Overton Road South and is 60 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.11 km away at Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) The closest railway station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Station, 1.01 km away.
The closest primary school to GL50 3AL (for ages 11 and under) is Christ Church CofE Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Cheltenham Ladies' College.
Policing for GL50 3AL is covered by the Gloucestershire police force association and Gloucestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to GL50 3AL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL50 3AL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL50 3AL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GL50 3AL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Ladies' College | Independent school | 11-18 | 303 m | |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 434 m | |
| Dean Close Airthrie School (Dcas) | Independent school | 3-11 | 436 m | |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2011) | 536 m |
| Cheltenham College | Independent school | 2-19 | 854 m | |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 5, 2017) | 897 m |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 1.1 km |
| Dean Close Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-14 | 1.23 km | |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.27 km |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.44 km | |
| Bettridge School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (February 2, 2017) | 1.5 km |
| Belmont School | Special school | 4-16 | 1.5 km | |
| Dean Close School | Independent school | 12-19 | 1.53 km | |
| Dunalley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.6 km |
| Rowanfield Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 1.6 km |
| Naunton Park Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2013) | 1.6 km |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 27, 2016) | 1.63 km |
| Gardners Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 1.73 km |
| Berkhampstead School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.79 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL50 3AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Ladies College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 92 m | |
| Cheltenham Ladies College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 92 m | |
| Hotel Du Vin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2021 | 92 m | |
| Cheltenham Ladies College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2021 | 147 m | |
| Malmaison Cheltenham | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 2, 2021 | 159 m | |
| Christ Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2022 | 166 m | |
| Cheltenham Ladies College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 184 m | |
| The Bradley | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 16, 2019 | 189 m | |
| Cheltenham Magistrates Court Custody Suite | Exempt May 19, 2021 | 197 m | |
| Parabola Arts Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2019 | 220 m | |
| Astell House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 220 m | |
| Edible Art Patisserie Cheltenham Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 24, 2020 | 242 m | |
| Gallimores Kitchen Gallimore Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 6, 2020 | 242 m | |
| Lazy Graze | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 18, 2021 | 242 m | |
| St. Andrews URC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 12, 2020 | 253 m | |
| The Larder | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 8, 2020 | 254 m | |
| Archies Cafe Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2020 | 259 m | |
| Chaplais Kitchen Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 6, 2021 | 259 m | |
| Come A Casa Ristorante | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2021 | 259 m | |
| Indian Voojan | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2021 | 259 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL50 3AL - Data from Apr 2022
| Overton Road South | 60 m | |
| Overton Road North | 79 m | |
| Lansdown Court | 214 m | |
| Lansdown Court | 240 m | |
| Christ Church Road | 247 m | |
| Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) | 3.11 km | |
| Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) | 3.11 km | |
| Cheltenham Spa Rail Station | 1.01 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 6.01 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL50 3AL - Data from Dec 2021
| Ashburne Green | 558 m | |
| Sandford Pool | 1.1 km | |
| The Lake | 1.18 km | |
| Wasley's Brake | 1.78 km | |
| Battledown Hill | 2.66 km | |
| Dogkennel Wood | 3.08 km | |
| Hayden Hill | 3.52 km | |
| Burley Fields Lake | 3.53 km | |
| Lilley Grove | 3.6 km | |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 3.78 km |
| Jennings Grove | 3.84 km | |
| Mountains Knoll Wood | 3.87 km | |
| Commom Furze Wood | 3.9 km | |
| Goss Covert | 4 km | |
| Hartley Hill | 4.05 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Latitude | 51.89755100 |
| Longitude | -2.08486900 |
| OS Easting | 394257 |
| OS Northing | 0222115 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Gloucestershire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Cheltenham |
| County Electorial Division | Lansdown and Park ED |
| Electoral Ward | Lansdown |
| Local Authority District | Cheltenham |
| Region / Government Office Region | South West |
| European Electoral Region | South West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Gloucestershire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Gloucestershire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000078 |
| Travel To Work Area | Cheltenham |
| NHS England Region | South West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Gloucestershire |
| Cancer Alliance | Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Gloucestershire |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Gloucestershire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Student communal living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Cheltenham BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33046979 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cheltenham 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cheltenham 009G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A1 |