Well Place is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL50 2PH 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 Well Place, Cheltenham, GL50 2PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL50 2PF, GL50 2PE, GL50 2PJ, GL50 2PD, GL50 2PB, GL50 2NY, GL50 2JF, GL50 2JL, GL50 2PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL50 2PH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 51.7% | 48.6% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.4% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 34.9% | 35.7% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 42.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 13.5% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 54.8% | 54.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 35% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 7.2% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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 2PH this area, 3.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 63.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 3.4% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 11.7% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 12.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.3% | 63.1% | -0.2% | 33.8% | 29.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.1% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 92.3% | 84.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 83.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Well Place was 155.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Well Place has the 14th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in College and the 62nd highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Well Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,560,000 | 2018-03-23 | £2,116,552 |
| 5 Well Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2014-03-25 | £2,294,103 |
| 3 Well Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2011-10-24 | £1,911,299 |
GL50 2PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Road Primary School Gloucester Road , GL51 8PB | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great St James Square , GL50 3QG | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Junior School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 4out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowanfield Infant School Alstone Lane , GL51 8HY | 3out of 4 | 1,341 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 | 1,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,670 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 | 4,045 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 | 2,069 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 | 95 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 652 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Close Preparatory School Lansdown Road , GL51 6QS | - not rated | 779 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Alternative Provision School St George's Centre , Alstone Lane GL51 8HH | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 553 yd | |
| The Ballroom | Bayshill Lodge, Montpellier Street | 553 yd | |
| The Montpellier Wine Bar | Montpellier Wine Bar, 1 Rotunda Terrace | 561 yd | |
| Novo | 2 Rotunda Terrace, Montpellier Street | 574 yd | |
| Pink Vintage | 10 Rotunda Terrace, Montpellier Street | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lansdown | Lansdown Road, Cheltenham | 352 yd | |
| The Victory Club | Burlington House, Lypiatt Road | 595 yd | |
| Rotunda Tavern | 3 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham | 595 yd | |
| All Bar One | 18 Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham | 626 yd | |
| The Urban Fox | 4 Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 321 Pizza Kebabs Burgers | 148 St Georges Road, Cheltenham | 574 yd | |
| Curry Express | 95 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 587 yd | |
| Hakka | 142 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham | 654 yd | |
| Munchies | 6A Queens Circus, Cheltenham | 689 yd | |
| East India Cafe | 103 Promenade, Cheltenham | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 8 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham | 586 yd | |
| Tesco | 71 Queens Road, Cheltenham | 610 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Food & Home Store, Honeybourne Way | 868 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 | 314 yd |
| Trimnasium Fitness Lansdown Station Lansdown Station Queens Road | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Montpellier Gardens MONTPELLIER TERRACE | tennis courts | 777 yd |
| Cheltenham Boxing Academy Boys Fitness Club/Body Sports Uk (Closed) Unit 11 Unit 11 Gloucester Road | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Reset (Closed) St. Georges Road | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Hatherley Park BOURNSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| The Catholic School Of Saint Gregory The Great ST. JAMES SQUARE | artificial grass pitch | 898 yd |
| Chelsea Spa Ladies Leisure Club (Closed) 54-58 54-58 Clarence Street | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Christ College Sports Pitches (Closed) Alstone Lane | grass pitches | 1,073 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.