Parabola Close is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL50 3AN 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 Parabola Close, Cheltenham, GL50 3AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL50 3AW, GL50 3AH, GL50 3AX, GL50 3AU, GL50 3AY, GL50 1SZ, GL50 3FH, GL50 3AF, GL50 3EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL50 3AN 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 3AN, 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 3AN 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 Parabola Close was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.3% lower than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parabola Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in College and the 176th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

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 Coach House, 2 Parabola Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2017-09-21 | £623,131 |
| Uplane Cottage Parabola Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2007-07-12 | £726,772 |
GL50 3AN 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 3AN 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 | 4out of 4 | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Malvern Road , GL50 2NR | 4out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Road Primary School Gloucester Road , GL51 8PB | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,281 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 | 1,843 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 2,696 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 | 3,650 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 | 2,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service St George's Road , County Offices GL50 3EW | 4out of 4 | 146 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 322 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD | - not rated | 968 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 | 1,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBE | One, Bayshill Road | 165 yd | |
| Gallimores Kitchen Gallimore Catering | Montpellier Cafe, Unit 21 And 22 | 182 yd | |
| Sams Montpellier | Unit 16 And 17, The Courtyard | 182 yd | |
| Edible Art Patisserie Cheltenham Limited | Broadwater Designs, Unit 19 | 188 yd | |
| Lazy Graze | Angeline Bakery Cafe, Unit 8 | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circus Bar | Circus Cafe, 5 Queens Circus | 208 yd | |
| All Bar One | 18 Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham | 250 yd | |
| The Urban Fox | 4 Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham | 250 yd | |
| Harry Cook Freehouse | Harry Cook, 23 Montpellier Walk | 250 yd | |
| Home And Botanic | 13 St Georges Road, Cheltenham | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 6A Queens Circus, Cheltenham | 208 yd | |
| East India Cafe | 103 Promenade, Cheltenham | 287 yd | |
| Charles Takeaway | 3 Royal Well Place, Cheltenham | 315 yd | |
| Mr Souvlaki | 38 Clarence Street, Cheltenham | 588 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | Unit 41, Regent Arcade | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 8 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham | 334 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Food & Home Store, Honeybourne Way | 585 yd | |
| Oriental Food Store | 308 High Street, Cheltenham | 706 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, Unit E | 786 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 173 - 181 High Street, Cheltenham | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reset (Closed) St. Georges Road | health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| Montpellier Gardens MONTPELLIER TERRACE | tennis courts | 462 yd |
| Chelsea Spa Ladies Leisure Club (Closed) 54-58 54-58 Clarence Street | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| The Catholic School Of Saint Gregory The Great ST. JAMES SQUARE | artificial grass pitch | 565 yd |
| Clc Sports Centre GLENLEE HOUSE GLENLEE HOUSE MALVERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| Ymca (Cheltenham Vittoria Walk) VITTORIA WALK | squash courts | 609 yd |
| Reset Health & Fitness Centre ORIEL LODGE ORIEL LODGE ORIEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Reset Health And Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 St. Georges Place | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Cheltenham) THE BREWERY THE BREWERY HENRIETTA STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Lady Tone (Closed) 23a 23a Pittville Street | health and fitness suite | 837 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.