Royal Well Lane is in Cheltenham and in Cheltenham district. GL50 3ET 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 Royal Well Lane, Cheltenham, GL50 3ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL50 3QB, GL50 3DZ, GL50 3QE, GL50 3QD, GL50 3DT, GL50 3DN, GL50 3FH, GL50 3DU, GL50 3PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL50 3ET is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population 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 | 41.4% | 45.4% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 58.6% | 54.6% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 3ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 62.6% | 58% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 26% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 60.3% | 61.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 29.7% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 3ET this area, 4.4% 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 63.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 2.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 10% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 14.1% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.2% | 63.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 29.6% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.6% | 89.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 78.4% | 77.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 77.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 5.8% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royal Well Lane was 594.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.6% higher than the College average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Royal Well Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in College and the 12th highest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 345.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Chapel House Royal Well Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2022-02-03 | £442,585 |
| The Garden Flat 53 Royal Well Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-02-21 | £412,712 |
| The Garden Flat 53 Royal Well Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2010-07-09 | £333,566 |
| 1 Chapel House Royal Well Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,914 | 2007-03-15 | £211,900 |
| 2 Chapel House Royal Well Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-07-25 | £492,964 |
GL50 3ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 159 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 326 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Malvern Road , GL50 2NR | 4out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Road Primary School Gloucester Road , GL51 8PB | 4out of 4 | 886 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Albion Street , GL52 2SN | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Jersey Street , GL52 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittville School Albert Road , GL52 3JD | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Warden Hill Road , GL51 3EF | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pate's Grammar School Princess Elizabeth Way , GL51 0HG | 4out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham Blaisdon Way , GL51 0WH | 3out of 4 | 2,703 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 | 3,615 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 | 2,709 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 | 106 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham Ladies' College Bayshill Road , GL50 3EP | - not rated | 304 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Airthrie School With Hillfield Dyslexia Trust 27-29 Christchurch Road , GL50 2NY | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheltenham College Bath Road , GL53 7LD | - not rated | 1,018 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 | 1,217 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gianni Ristorante | 1 Royal Well Place, Cheltenham | 82 yd | |
| The Scandinavian Coffee Pod | Unit 1, The Studios | 82 yd | |
| HEBE | One, Bayshill Road | 84 yd | |
| Garden Of Grub | Bayshill Inn, St Georges Place | 90 yd | |
| Muse Brasserie | 60 St Georges Place, Cheltenham | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home And Botanic | 13 St Georges Road, Cheltenham | 60 yd | |
| The Tavern | 5 Royal Well Place, Cheltenham | 82 yd | |
| The Bayshill | Bayshill Inn, St Georges Place | 90 yd | |
| The Bayshill Inn | Bayshill Inn, St Georges Place | 90 yd | |
| FOUR CATS | Unit 2, The Studios | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Takeaway | 3 Royal Well Place, Cheltenham | 82 yd | |
| East India Cafe | 103 Promenade, Cheltenham | 196 yd | |
| Munchies | 6A Queens Circus, Cheltenham | 309 yd | |
| Mr Souvlaki | 38 Clarence Street, Cheltenham | 340 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | Unit 41, Regent Arcade | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Food & Home Store, Honeybourne Way | 442 yd | |
| Oriental Food Store | 308 High Street, Cheltenham | 483 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 8 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham | 537 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, Unit E | 538 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 173 - 181 High Street, Cheltenham | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reset (Closed) St. Georges Road | health and fitness suite | 103 yd |
| Chelsea Spa Ladies Leisure Club (Closed) 54-58 54-58 Clarence Street | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| The Catholic School Of Saint Gregory The Great ST. JAMES SQUARE | artificial grass pitch | 392 yd |
| Reset Health And Fitness Centre (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 St. Georges Place | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Reset Health & Fitness Centre ORIEL LODGE ORIEL LODGE ORIEL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Ymca (Cheltenham Vittoria Walk) VITTORIA WALK | squash courts | 556 yd |
| Dw Fitness (Cheltenham) THE BREWERY THE BREWERY HENRIETTA STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 571 yd |
| Lady Tone (Closed) 23a 23a Pittville Street | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Montpellier Gardens MONTPELLIER TERRACE | tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Clc Sports Centre GLENLEE HOUSE GLENLEE HOUSE MALVERN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 727 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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.