Montpellier Street is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL50 1RS is located in the Lansdown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cheltenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Montpellier Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL50 1PH, GL50 1NW, GL50 1NL, GL50 3PH, GL50 1PZ, GL50 1PT, GL50 3DT, GL50 1PJ, GL50 3DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL50 1RS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 89.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 92.9% | 89.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 38.6% |
| Male | 7.1% | 10.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -38.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GL50 1RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 83% | 71% | -12.0% | 37.9% | 33.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10% | 19.3% | 9.3% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 79.2% | 62.6% | -16.6% | 48.4% | 14.2% |
| Good health | 18.4% | 28.7% | 10.3% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -9.0% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around GL50 1RS this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 7.8% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 4.6% | -8.8% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 41.9% | 42.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 28.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 14.5% | -3.7% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 24.1% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 14.6% | 16.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 16.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 62% | 58.7% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Arab | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 60.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 60.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.1% | 23% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 60.8% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 18.5% | 7.3% | -11.2% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 2.6% | -8.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 23.9% | 19.0% | 1.9% | 22.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 12% | 0.3% | 11.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.1% | 1.2% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.7% | 37.2% | -1.5% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montpellier Street was 46.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Montpellier Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in College and the 177th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £100 | 2017-03-31 | £121 |
GL50 1RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in GL50 1RS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 230 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great St James Square , GL50 3QG | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great St James Square , GL50 3QG | - not rated | 542 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP | - not rated | 896 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Malvern Road , GL50 2NR | - not rated | 926 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic School and Sports College Arle Road , GL51 8LE | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ College Arle Road , GL51 8LE | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 154 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 345 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CCP Education Centre 340 High Street , GL50 3JF | - not rated | 643 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Airthrie 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frangipani Indian Restaurant | 115 Promenade, Cheltenham | 57 yd | |
| Little Dobbies | 106 Promenade, Cheltenham | 86 yd | |
| The Scandinavian Coffee Pod | Unit 1, The Studios | 131 yd | |
| Gianni Ristorante | 1 Royal Well Place, Cheltenham | 131 yd | |
| Cheltenham Leisure & Culture | Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under The Prom | 109 - 113 Promenade, Cheltenham | 55 yd | |
| Prezzo | 99 Promenade, Cheltenham | 55 yd | |
| Imperial Haus | 1 Imperial Lane, Cheltenham | 105 yd | |
| Home And Botanic | 13 St Georges Road, Cheltenham | 125 yd | |
| The Tavern | 5 Royal Well Place, Cheltenham | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East India Cafe | 103 Promenade, Cheltenham | 55 yd | |
| Charles Takeaway | 3 Royal Well Place, Cheltenham | 131 yd | |
| Munchies | 6A Queens Circus, Cheltenham | 247 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | Unit 41, Regent Arcade | 334 yd | |
| Mr Souvlaki | 38 Clarence Street, Cheltenham | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | 173 - 181 High Street, Cheltenham | 492 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 70 High Street, Cheltenham | 493 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 8 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham | 500 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 111 - 117 High Street, Cheltenham | 522 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Iceland Frozen Foods, 79 - 83 High Street | 554 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reset (Closed) St. Georges Road | health and fitness suite | 75 yd |
| Reset Health & Fitness Centre ORIEL LODGE ORIEL LODGE ORIEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| Ymca (Cheltenham Vittoria Walk) VITTORIA WALK | squash courts | 379 yd |
| Chelsea Spa Ladies Leisure Club (Closed) 54-58 54-58 Clarence Street | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Reset Health And Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 St. Georges Place | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Montpellier Gardens MONTPELLIER TERRACE | tennis courts | 509 yd |
| Lady Tone (Closed) 23a 23a Pittville Street | health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| The Catholic School Of Saint Gregory The Great ST. JAMES SQUARE | artificial grass pitch | 544 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Cheltenham) THE BREWERY THE BREWERY HENRIETTA STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 596 yd |
| Welcome Gym (Cheltenham) GROSVENOR TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 610 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.