The postcode GL50 3EQ is located in Cheltenham, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GL50 3EQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GL50 3EQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 3EQ as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.
The closest road name to GL50 3EQ is Queen's Retreat which is centered 73 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Jenner Court and is 30 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.83 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 3EQ (for ages 11 and under) is Christ Church CofE Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Cheltenham Ladies' College.
The local pub for residents of GL50 3EQ is Kings Arms and is 130 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 28, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Hakka and is 130 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 26, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 127.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 94.4% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for GL50 3EQ 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 3EQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL50 3EQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL50 3EQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GL50 3EQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 204 m | |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 5, 2017) | 361 m |
| Dean Close Airthrie School (Dcas) | Independent school | 3-11 | 463 m | |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2011) | 552 m |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College | Independent school | 11-18 | 775 m | |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.09 km |
| Rowanfield Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 1.09 km |
| Dean Close Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-14 | 1.2 km | |
| Gardners Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 1.28 km |
| Cheltenham College | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.4 km | |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 1.44 km |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| Dean Close School | Independent school | 12-19 | 1.49 km | |
| Dunalley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 1.53 km |
| Bettridge School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (February 2, 2017) | 1.7 km |
| Belmont School | Special school | 4-16 | 1.7 km | |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.78 km | |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 27, 2016) | 1.84 km |
| Hesters Way Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.85 km |
| Pate's Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 26, 2013) | 1.94 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL50 3EQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCarthy & Stone Jenner Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2021 | 60 m | |
| Cheltenham Foodbank | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2020 | 120 m | |
| Hakka | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 26, 2020 | 130 m | |
| Kings Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 130 m | |
| 321 Pizza Kebabs Burgers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2020 | 133 m | |
| Sandfields Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 133 m | |
| Butlers Of Cheltenham | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 10, 2020 | 135 m | |
| Cheltenham Ladies College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 135 m | |
| Caterlink Ltd At Christ Church Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2021 | 204 m | |
| Kidzone | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 28, 2020 | 204 m | |
| St Faiths Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2021 | 204 m | |
| Cheltenham Ladies College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 15, 2019 | 264 m | |
| Andrews Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 26, 2020 | 281 m | |
| Curry Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2020 | 281 m | |
| Astell House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2020 | 334 m | |
| Breakfast Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2021 | 361 m | |
| Caterlink Limited Gloucester Road Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2021 | 361 m | |
| Just Camps After School Club Gloucester Road | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 14, 2021 | 361 m | |
| Brightlands Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2020 | 362 m | |
| Little Pips Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 7, 2021 | 376 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL50 3EQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Jenner Court | 30 m | |
| Jenner Court | 55 m | |
| St George's Gate | 177 m | |
| King's Arms | 208 m | |
| King's Arms | 218 m | |
| Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) | 2.83 km | |
| Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) | 2.83 km | |
| Cheltenham Spa Rail Station | 841 m | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 5.73 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL50 3EQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Ashburne Green | 1.1 km | |
| Wasley's Brake | 1.58 km | |
| Sandford Pool | 1.59 km | |
| The Lake | 1.73 km | |
| Battledown Hill | 3.02 km | |
| Hayden Hill | 3.03 km | |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 3.46 km |
| Dogkennel Wood | 3.56 km | |
| Burley Fields Lake | 3.93 km | |
| Lilley Grove | 4.15 km | |
| Commom Furze Wood | 4.34 km | |
| Jennings Grove | 4.39 km | |
| Mountains Knoll Wood | 4.41 km | |
| Hardwicke Brake | 4.46 km | |
| Shurdington Grove | 4.48 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GL50 3EQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.9 Mbps | 127.8 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.8 Mbps | 18.9 Mbps | 47.42 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 5.6% | 100% | 105.8 | 17.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 94.4% | 94.4% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for GL50 3EQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Latitude | 51.90163900 |
| Longitude | -2.08936800 |
| OS Easting | 393948 |
| OS Northing | 0222570 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Gloucestershire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Cheltenham |
| County Electorial Division | St. Mark's and St. Peter's ED |
| Electoral Ward | St Peter's |
| 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: Students and professionals |
| 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 | E33049677 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cheltenham 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cheltenham 007F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A3 |