The postcode GL51 8BX is located in Cheltenham, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. GL51 8BX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
GL51 8BX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.8 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 GL51 8BX as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.
The closest road name to GL51 8BX is Grimwade Close which is centered 69 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cambridge Avenue and is 30 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.65 km away at Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) The closest railway station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Station, 429 m away.
The closest primary school to GL51 8BX (for ages 11 and under) is Rowanfield Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 4, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Pate's Grammar School. The last OFSTED inspection on April 26, 2013 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of GL51 8BX is The Midlands and is 380 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 17, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Yuen Wah House and is 288 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 27, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for GL51 8BX 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 8BX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to GL51 8BX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode GL51 8BX
| 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 8BX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Close Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-14 | 632 m | |
| Dean Close School | Independent school | 12-19 | 741 m | |
| Rowanfield Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 765 m |
| Rowanfield Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (January 26, 2022) | 765 m |
| Dean Close Airthrie School (Dcas) | Independent school | 3-11 | 954 m | |
| Gloucestershire College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 6, 2016) | 954 m |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.02 km | |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 13, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| Pate's Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 26, 2013) | 1.13 km |
| Gloucester Road Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (July 5, 2017) | 1.14 km |
| St Mark's Church of England Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (July 13, 2017) | 1.24 km |
| Benhall Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Outstanding (March 3, 2010) | 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 | |
| Hesters Way Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 1.37 km |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | Good (September 27, 2016) | 1.44 km |
| Lakeside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 1.61 km |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2011) | 1.63 km |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.69 km | |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.69 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL51 8BX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bredon View Rest Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 1, 2021 | 120 m | |
| #FeedCheltenham | Awaiting Inspection | 281 m | |
| St. Mark Church Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2020 | 281 m | |
| Tennyson Convenience Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 24, 2020 | 288 m | |
| Yuen Wah House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 27, 2020 | 288 m | |
| Little Smarties | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2020 | 307 m | |
| Deya Brewing Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 3, 2020 | 360 m | |
| The Woozy Pig | Awaiting Inspection | 360 m | |
| ARC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 374 m | |
| Botanica Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 374 m | |
| Pizza Roma | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 21, 2020 | 374 m | |
| Treats 4U | Awaiting Inspection | 374 m | |
| Pub Solutions | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 16, 2018 | 380 m | |
| The Midlands | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2021 | 380 m | |
| Beechcroft | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 29, 2020 | 407 m | |
| Dalkeith Rest Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2022 | 407 m | |
| Pumpkin | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 19, 2021 | 429 m | |
| The Granleys Residential Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2021 | 458 m | |
| The Knole | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 30, 2020 | 458 m | |
| Curry Delight | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 27, 2022 | 487 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL51 8BX - Data from Apr 2022
| Cambridge Avenue | 30 m | |
| Cambridge Avenue | 30 m | |
| Byron Road | 87 m | |
| Byron Road | 111 m | |
| Buckingham Avenue | 270 m | |
| Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) | 3.65 km | |
| Cheltenham Racecourse (Gloucs Warwicks Railway) | 3.65 km | |
| Cheltenham Spa Rail Station | 429 m | |
| Gloucestershire Airport | 4.66 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL51 8BX - Data from Dec 2021
| Wasley's Brake | 535 m | |
| Ashburne Green | 1.74 km | |
| Hayden Hill | 2.29 km | |
| The Lake | 2.35 km | |
| Golden Valley | Valley | 2.4 km |
| Sandford Pool | 2.47 km | |
| Dogkennel Wood | 3.62 km | |
| Jubilee Plantation | 3.65 km | |
| Burley Fields Lake | 3.72 km | |
| Boddington Coppice | 4.03 km | |
| Battledown Hill | 4.04 km | |
| Shurdington Grove | 4.16 km | |
| Commom Furze Wood | 4.22 km | |
| Hardwicke Brake | 4.37 km | |
| Brook Copse | 4.4 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for GL51 8BX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Latitude | 51.89947700 |
| Longitude | -2.10475500 |
| OS Easting | 392889 |
| OS Northing | 0222331 |
| 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 Mark'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: Hard-pressed living Group: Hard pressed ageing workers Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers |
| 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 | E33049671 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Cheltenham 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Cheltenham 007C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 8C1 |