Lansdown Crescent is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL50 2JX 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 Lansdown Crescent, Cheltenham, GL50 2JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL50 3BB, GL50 2JY, GL50 3AP, GL50 2JZ, GL50 2HT, GL50 1SS, GL50 3BA, GL50 2JT, GL50 2LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL50 2JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.5% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.5% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 2JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.8% 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 | 57.3% | 55.8% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.6% | 20% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 17.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 3.2% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.4% | 43.4% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 37.1% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 12.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 10.3% | -3.8% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.6% | 59.8% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 26.0% |
| Other | 7% | 1.5% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 92.1% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 79.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 79.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 8.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 79.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 12.3% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 2% | -10.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.7% | 37.2% | 19.5% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lansdown Crescent was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.8% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Lansdown Crescent has the 4th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in College and the 87th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Coach House Lansdown Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2024-06-28 | £1,033,333 |
| The Old Coach House Lansdown Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2021-02-12 | £871,650 |
| 7 Pembury Lansdown Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2019-10-18 | £148,595 |
| 2 Pembury Lansdown Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-08-14 | £178,664 |
| The Old Cottage Lansdown Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2018-08-17 | £775,646 |
GL50 2JX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Malvern Road , GL50 2NR | 4out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great St James Square , GL50 3QG | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Road Primary School Gloucester Road , GL51 8PB | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Merestones Road , GL50 2RS | 4out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The High School Leckhampton C/O Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | - not rated | 3,624 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus , Princess Elizabeth Way GL51 7SJ | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 415 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 446 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 477 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD | - not rated | 901 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Gloucestershire The Park , The Park Campus GL50 2RH | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mezbaan Restaurant Cheltenham | 1 Bayshill Lodge, Montpellier Street | 131 yd | |
| The Ballroom | Bayshill Lodge, Montpellier Street | 131 yd | |
| The Montpellier Wine Bar | Montpellier Wine Bar, 1 Rotunda Terrace | 139 yd | |
| Novo | 2 Rotunda Terrace, Montpellier Street | 166 yd | |
| Pink Vintage | 10 Rotunda Terrace, Montpellier Street | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotunda Tavern | 3 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham | 171 yd | |
| The Victory Club | Burlington House, Lypiatt Road | 208 yd | |
| Harry Cook Freehouse | Harry Cook, 23 Montpellier Walk | 225 yd | |
| All Bar One | 18 Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham | 225 yd | |
| The Urban Fox | 4 Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 6A Queens Circus, Cheltenham | 330 yd | |
| East India Cafe | 103 Promenade, Cheltenham | 511 yd | |
| Charles Takeaway | 3 Royal Well Place, Cheltenham | 599 yd | |
| Cocolina Coffee Ltd | 15 Commercial Street, Cheltenham | 725 yd | |
| Subway | 142 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 8 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham | 163 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 135 - 137 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 808 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Food & Home Store, Honeybourne Way | 866 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Co-Op, 192 Bath Road | 896 yd | |
| Oriental Food Store | 308 High Street, Cheltenham | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Montpellier Gardens MONTPELLIER TERRACE | tennis courts | 354 yd |
| Reset (Closed) St. Georges Road | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Clc Sports Centre GLENLEE HOUSE GLENLEE HOUSE MALVERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 634 yd |
| Ymca (Cheltenham Vittoria Walk) VITTORIA WALK | squash courts | 712 yd |
| Reset Health & Fitness Centre ORIEL LODGE ORIEL LODGE ORIEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Cheltenham College BATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 782 yd |
| Chelsea Spa Ladies Leisure Club (Closed) 54-58 54-58 Clarence Street | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| The Catholic School Of Saint Gregory The Great ST. JAMES SQUARE | artificial grass pitch | 856 yd |
| Hatherley Park BOURNSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Reset Health And Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 St. Georges Place | health and fitness suite | 959 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 | 56.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 48.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.