The postcode GL50 3BJ is located in Cheltenham, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GL50 3BJ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
GL50 3BJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 3BJ as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired communal city dwellers.
The closest road name to GL50 3BJ is Drakes Place which is centered 91 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Christ Church Road and is 64 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, 841 m away.
The closest primary school to GL50 3BJ (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 3BJ 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 3BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL50 3BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL50 3BJ
| 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 3BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 259 m | |
| Dean Close Airthrie School (Dcas) | Independent school | 3-11 | 273 m | |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College | Independent school | 11-18 | 481 m | |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2011) | 581 m |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 5, 2017) | 769 m |
| Cheltenham College | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.03 km | |
| Dean Close Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-14 | 1.1 km | |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| Dean Close School | Independent school | 12-19 | 1.4 km | |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.4 km |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.42 km |
| Rowanfield Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 1.42 km |
| Bettridge School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (February 2, 2017) | 1.44 km |
| Belmont School | Special school | 4-16 | 1.44 km | |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.44 km | |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 27, 2016) | 1.58 km |
| Dunalley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 1.65 km |
| Gardners Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 1.65 km |
| Naunton Park Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2013) | 1.75 km |
| Berkhampstead School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.93 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL50 3BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Ladies College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Christ Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 7, 2022 | 37 m | |
| Cheltenham Ladies College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 129 m | |
| Astell House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 150 m | |
| Cheltenham Ladies College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 247 m | |
| Cheltenham Ladies College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 247 m | |
| Hotel Du Vin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2021 | 247 m | |
| Cheltenham Ladies College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2021 | 253 m | |
| Caterlink Ltd At Christ Church Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2021 | 259 m | |
| Kidzone | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2020 | 259 m | |
| St Faiths Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 259 m | |
| Cheltenham Ladies College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 261 m | |
| Airthrie School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2021 | 273 m | |
| Roderic House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2020 | 273 m | |
| Butlers Of Cheltenham | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2020 | 279 m | |
| Cheltenham Ladies College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 279 m | |
| Brightlands Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2020 | 283 m | |
| Cheltenham Magistrates Court Custody Suite | Exempt May 19, 2021 | 300 m | |
| Malmaison Cheltenham | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 2, 2021 | 312 m | |
| Cheltenham Ladies College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 338 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL50 3BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Christ Church Road | 64 m | |
| Christ Church Road | 66 m | |
| Overton Road North | 105 m | |
| Overton Road South | 125 m | |
| Lansdown Court | 248 m | |
| Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) | 3.11 km | |
| Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) | 3.11 km | |
| Cheltenham Spa Rail Station | 841 m | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 5.84 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL50 3BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Ashburne Green | 699 m | |
| Sandford Pool | 1.28 km | |
| The Lake | 1.34 km | |
| Wasley's Brake | 1.62 km | |
| Battledown Hill | 2.83 km | |
| Dogkennel Wood | 3.17 km | |
| Hayden Hill | 3.34 km | |
| Burley Fields Lake | 3.57 km | |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 3.6 km |
| Lilley Grove | 3.75 km | |
| Commom Furze Wood | 3.95 km | |
| Jennings Grove | 4 km | |
| Mountains Knoll Wood | 4.01 km | |
| Shurdington Grove | 4.13 km | |
| Goss Covert | 4.17 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Latitude | 51.89817900 |
| Longitude | -2.08734100 |
| OS Easting | 394087 |
| OS Northing | 0222185 |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Ageing city dwellers Subgroup: Retired communal city dwellers |
| 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 | E33049687 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cheltenham 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cheltenham 009D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7D3 |