Glencairn Court is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL50 2NB 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 Glencairn Court, Cheltenham, GL50 2NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL51 6QN, GL51 6QP, GL50 2NQ, GL51 6QL, GL50 2NA, GL50 2ND, GL51 7AG, GL51 6QJ, GL50 2NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL50 2NB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52.6% | 49.5% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.5% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.3% | 38.1% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.6% | 35.7% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 14.9% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 12% | 8.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 39.5% | 44% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 34.6% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 16.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 15.3% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 5.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.6% | 47.1% | -4.5% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.1% | 87.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 85.3% | 80.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 84.7% | 81.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.9% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 3.7% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glencairn Court was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glencairn Court has the 12th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in College and the 180th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Glencairn Court Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2025-05-09 | £251,918 |
| 29 Glencairn Court Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-02-10 | £259,714 |
| 39 Glencairn Court Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-10-18 | £236,738 |
| 42 Glencairn Court Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2022-06-30 | £238,512 |
| 33 Glencairn Court Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £226,260 | 2022-04-13 | £243,259 |
The percentage of retired residents living in GL50 2NB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School Merestones Road , GL50 2RS | 4out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Road Primary School Gloucester Road , GL51 8PB | 4out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The High School Leckhampton C/O Balcarras School East End Road , Charlton Kings GL53 8QF | - not rated | 4,673 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 | 1,414 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 227 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE | - not rated | 455 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 871 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Alternative Provision School St George's Centre , Alstone Lane GL51 8HH | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School Warden Hill Road , GL51 3AT | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Cheltenham Railway Station, Queens Road | 254 yd | |
| Treats 4U | 259 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 295 yd | |
| Madisons | 81 Queens Road, Cheltenham | 324 yd | |
| Popeyes | 85 Queens Road, Cheltenham | 324 yd | |
| TGI Fridays | 374 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midlands | Midland Hotel, 247 Gloucester Road | 388 yd | |
| The Lansdown | Lansdown Road, Cheltenham | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuen Wah House | 68 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 845 yd | |
| Curry Express | 95 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 896 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 78 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 900 yd | |
| Chef Kitchen | 72 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham | 900 yd | |
| Peri Spot | 24 Rowanfield Exchange, Devon Avenue | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 71 Queens Road, Cheltenham | 324 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trimnasium Fitness Lansdown Station Lansdown Station Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Dean Close School SHELBURNE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 496 yd |
| Cheltenham Boxing Academy Boys Fitness Club/Body Sports Uk (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Gloucester Road | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Belmont School WARDEN HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Hatherley Park BOURNSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Clc Sports Centre GLENLEE HOUSE GLENLEE HOUSE MALVERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| Bettridge School WARDEN HILL ROAD | swimming pool | 982 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION KING GEORGE V SPORTS PAVILION BROOKLYN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Bournside Sports Centre WARDEN HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,050 yd |
| Christ College Sports Pitches (Closed) Alstone Lane | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.