The postcode GL50 4AR is located in Cheltenham, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GL50 4AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GL50 4AR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.5 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 4AR as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.
The closest road name to GL50 4AR is Normal Terrace which is centered 16 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Grove Street and is 144 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.29 km away at Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) The closest railway station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Station, 1.56 km away.
The closest primary school to GL50 4AR (for ages 11 and under) is The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on June 22, 2011. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Cheltenham Ladies' College.
The local pub for residents of GL50 4AR is Frog And Fiddle and is 103 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 17, 2022. The nearest takeaway food is available from Havanas Burger's And Shakes and is 93 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on November 9, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 106.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% 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 1.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for GL50 4AR 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 4AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL50 4AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL50 4AR
| 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 4AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2011) | 288 m |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 5, 2017) | 755 m |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College | Independent school | 11-18 | 765 m | |
| Dunalley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 20, 2017) | 813 m |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 30, 2017) | 839 m |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 861 m | |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 965 m |
| Dean Close Airthrie School (Dcas) | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.08 km | |
| Gardners Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 1.11 km |
| Pittville School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| Berkhampstead School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.36 km | |
| Cheltenham College | Independent school | 2-19 | 1.36 km | |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 1.65 km |
| Rowanfield Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 1.65 km |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 26, 2020) | 1.71 km |
| Dean Close Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-14 | 1.9 km | |
| Battledown Centre for Children and Families | Special school | 2-11 | 1.93 km | |
| The Ridge Academy | Special school | 5-11 | Good (May 16, 2017) | 1.94 km |
| Oakwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 19, 2018) | 2.09 km |
| Naunton Park Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (June 12, 2013) | 2.18 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL50 4AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay And Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2020 | 75 m | |
| Happy Garden | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement August 19, 2021 | 75 m | |
| Judith Ethnic Food Store Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 75 m | |
| Manns Drink Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 2, 2016 | 75 m | |
| MAZ Global Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2021 | 75 m | |
| Rio 40 Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 25, 2020 | 75 m | |
| Havanas Burger's And Shakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 9, 2021 | 93 m | |
| Pizza GoGo | Awaiting Inspection | 93 m | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 27, 2019 | 93 m | |
| Domino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 103 m | |
| Frog And Fiddle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2022 | 103 m | |
| Go Peri | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 15, 2021 | 103 m | |
| Tao Yuan Mini China Town | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 16, 2020 | 103 m | |
| Delicious | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2021 | 103 m | |
| Francis Close Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 103 m | |
| The Indian Association Hindu Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2019 | 103 m | |
| Bombaywalla | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 2, 2021 | 106 m | |
| Cheltenham Kebab And Pizza House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 1, 2021 | 106 m | |
| Ginger And Garlic | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 25, 2021 | 106 m | |
| Roosters Peri Peri | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 24, 2020 | 106 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL50 4AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Grove Street | 144 m | |
| Grove Street | 160 m | |
| Francis Close Hall | 164 m | |
| Ambrose Street | 196 m | |
| Henrietta Street | 229 m | |
| Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) | 2.29 km | |
| Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) | 2.29 km | |
| Cheltenham Spa Rail Station | 1.56 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 6.43 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL50 4AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Ashburne Green | 1.27 km | |
| Sandford Pool | 1.35 km | |
| The Lake | 1.75 km | |
| Wasley's Brake | 2.31 km | |
| Battledown Hill | 2.46 km | |
| Hayden Hill | 3.54 km | |
| Dogkennel Wood | 3.83 km | |
| Lilley Grove | 4.06 km | |
| Queen's Wood | 4.07 km | |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 4.15 km |
| Jennings Grove | 4.32 km | |
| Burley Fields Lake | 4.34 km | |
| Stutfield Wood | 4.36 km | |
| Mountains Knoll Wood | 4.38 km | |
| Goss Covert | 4.4 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GL50 4AR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 80 Mbps | 106.7 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.8 Mbps | 15.8 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20 | 5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 102.2 | 16.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 460 | 36 |
Energy usage data for GL50 4AR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Latitude | 51.90422600 |
| Longitude | -2.07966400 |
| OS Easting | 394616 |
| OS Northing | 0222857 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Gloucestershire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Cheltenham |
| County Electorial Division | St. Paul's and Swindon ED |
| Electoral Ward | St Paul'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 | E33046516 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cheltenham 004 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cheltenham 004D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A3 |