The postcode GL51 6BD is located in Cheltenham, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GL51 6BD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GL51 6BD is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.4 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 GL51 6BD as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.
The closest road name to GL51 6BD is Sheepscombe Close which is centered 25 m away.
The nearest bus stop is National Hunt and is 115 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 4.65 km away at Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) The closest railway station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Station, 1.24 km away.
The closest primary school to GL51 6BD (for ages 11 and under) is St Mark's Church of England Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 13, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre. The last OFSTED inspection on September 27, 2016 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of GL51 6BD is National Hunt and is 153 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 4, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Benhall Fish Bar and is 153 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 4, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 53.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 10.9 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 1.9 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for GL51 6BD 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 GL51 6BD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL51 6BD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL51 6BD
| 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 GL51 6BD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 243 m |
| Benhall Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 3, 2010) | 347 m |
| Lakeside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 719 m |
| Dean Close School | Independent school | 12-19 | 757 m | |
| Gloucestershire College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 6, 2016) | 859 m |
| Dean Close Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-14 | 1.01 km | |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 13, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 27, 2016) | 1.35 km |
| Bettridge School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (February 2, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Belmont School | Special school | 4-16 | 1.35 km | |
| Pate's Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 26, 2013) | 1.42 km |
| Greatfield Park Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 6, 2017) | 1.44 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 |
| Warden Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 21, 2008) | 1.78 km |
| Dean Close Airthrie School (Dcas) | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.8 km | |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.81 km | |
| Hesters Way Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.93 km |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.95 km | |
| Springbank Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (November 24, 2021) | 1.99 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL51 6BD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benhall Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2020 | 153 m | |
| Cafecito Avenue | Awaiting Inspection | 153 m | |
| Greens | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 24, 2020 | 153 m | |
| National Hunt | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2020 | 153 m | |
| Superwoks | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 15, 2022 | 153 m | |
| Caterlink Limited At St. Marks C Of E Junior School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 243 m | |
| St Marks Out Of School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 29, 2019 | 243 m | |
| Caterlink Limited At Benhall Infants School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2021 | 347 m | |
| Whittington House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 24, 2021 | 565 m | |
| Curry Delight | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2022 | 596 m | |
| Indian Cottage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 15, 2021 | 596 m | |
| Harrington House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 7, 2019 | 611 m | |
| Texaco Red Apple Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 10, 2020 | 615 m | |
| Lakeside Community Project | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2022 | 627 m | |
| Holly House Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 27, 2019 | 691 m | |
| Antiqualia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 13, 2021 | 696 m | |
| ASDA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 22, 2022 | 696 m | |
| C3 Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2019 | 696 m | |
| Compass Group Ltd At ASDA | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 11, 2020 | 696 m | |
| Manor By The Lake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 20, 2021 | 696 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL51 6BD - Data from Apr 2022
| National Hunt | 115 m | |
| Notgrove Close | 183 m | |
| Stanway Road | 266 m | |
| Tennyson Road | 375 m | |
| GCHQ | 393 m | |
| Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) | 4.65 km | |
| Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) | 4.65 km | |
| Cheltenham Spa Rail Station | 1.24 km | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 3.83 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL51 6BD - Data from Dec 2021
| Wasley's Brake | 488 m | |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 1.72 km |
| Hayden Hill | 2.35 km | |
| Ashburne Green | 2.4 km | |
| Jubilee Plantation | 2.64 km | |
| The Lake | 2.9 km | |
| Sandford Pool | 3.2 km | |
| Burley Fields Lake | 3.38 km | |
| Brook Copse | 3.44 km | |
| Dogkennel Wood | 3.54 km | |
| Shurdington Grove | 3.68 km | |
| Boddington Coppice | 3.85 km | |
| Commom Furze Wood | 3.93 km | |
| Shurdington Hill | 4.15 km | |
| The Plantation | 4.28 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GL51 6BD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 41.5 Mbps | 53.7 Mbps | 107 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 10.9 Mbps | 19.98 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 3 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 27 | 8 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 63.4 | 12.5 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for GL51 6BD - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Latitude | 51.89395400 |
| Longitude | -2.11661400 |
| OS Easting | 392072 |
| OS Northing | 0221718 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Gloucestershire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Cheltenham |
| County Electorial Division | Benhall and Up Hatherley ED |
| Electoral Ward | Benhall and The Reddings |
| 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: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Older workers and retirement |
| 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 | E33049695 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cheltenham 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cheltenham 010B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B4 |