Lansdown Crescent is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL50 2LF 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 2LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL50 2LD, GL50 2LB, GL50 2LE, GL50 2HX, GL50 2PQ, GL50 2JS, GL50 2LJ, GL50 2NG, GL50 2JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL50 2LF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 37.9% | 47.1% | 9.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 62.1% | 52.9% | -9.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 2LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.9% 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 | 73.3% | 64.9% | -8.4% | 37.9% | 27.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.7% | 20% | 11.3% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 9.2% | -5.2% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 | 47.5% | 49.5% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 4.3% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 11.8% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 16.7% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 49.5% | 5.9% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.9% | 88.5% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 85.4% | 84.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 84.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 9.2% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2.9% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.2% | 37.2% | 23.0% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lansdown Crescent was 240.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lansdown Crescent has the 11th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in College and the 35th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 22 Lansdown Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-08-16 | £267,634 |
| Flat 5 21 Lansdown Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-01-31 | £170,193 |
| Flat 7 18 Lansdown Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-12-18 | £93,785 |
| Flat 2 22 Lansdown Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-06 | £255,533 |
| Flat 2 16 Lansdown Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2023-06-30 | £152,501 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 601 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great St James Square , GL50 3QG | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Road Primary School Gloucester Road , GL51 8PB | 4out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Merestones Road , GL50 2RS | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 2,701 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 | 3,802 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 | 2,289 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 | 301 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 868 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Gloucestershire The Park , The Park Campus GL50 2RH | - not rated | 988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ballroom | Bayshill Lodge, Montpellier Street | 350 yd | |
| Mezbaan Restaurant Cheltenham | 1 Bayshill Lodge, Montpellier Street | 350 yd | |
| The Montpellier Wine Bar | Montpellier Wine Bar, 1 Rotunda Terrace | 358 yd | |
| The Shed At Catherine Colebrook | 40 Andover Road, Cheltenham | 370 yd | |
| Giggling Squid | 6 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lansdown | Lansdown Road, Cheltenham | 214 yd | |
| The Victory Club | Burlington House, Lypiatt Road | 345 yd | |
| Rotunda Tavern | 3 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham | 381 yd | |
| The Tivoli | 36 Andover Road, Cheltenham | 386 yd | |
| Harry Cook Freehouse | Harry Cook, 23 Montpellier Walk | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 6A Queens Circus, Cheltenham | 548 yd | |
| East India Cafe | 103 Promenade, Cheltenham | 719 yd | |
| Charles Takeaway | 3 Royal Well Place, Cheltenham | 783 yd | |
| 321 Pizza Kebabs Burgers | 148 St Georges Road, Cheltenham | 809 yd | |
| Cocolina Coffee Ltd | 15 Commercial Street, Cheltenham | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 8 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham | 372 yd | |
| Tesco | 71 Queens Road, Cheltenham | 826 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 135 - 137 Bath Road, Cheltenham | 928 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Food & Home Store, Honeybourne Way | 959 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | Co-Op, 192 Bath Road | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clc Sports Centre GLENLEE HOUSE GLENLEE HOUSE MALVERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 549 yd |
| Montpellier Gardens MONTPELLIER TERRACE | tennis courts | 552 yd |
| Reset (Closed) St. Georges Road | health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Hatherley Park BOURNSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Trimnasium Fitness Lansdown Station Lansdown Station Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Ymca (Cheltenham Vittoria Walk) VITTORIA WALK | squash courts | 935 yd |
| University Of Gloucestershire (Park Campus) THE PARK | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Cheltenham College BATH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 965 yd |
| The Catholic School Of Saint Gregory The Great ST. JAMES SQUARE | artificial grass pitch | 967 yd |
| Reset Health & Fitness Centre ORIEL LODGE ORIEL LODGE ORIEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 978 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 | 60.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.