Postcode GL50 1HQ is located in an urban city, within the College ward of Cheltenham in the South West region, and forms part of the Lansdown & Montpellier area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 268.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lansdown & Montpellier is £54,771 per year. The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Sandford Park.
Lansdown & Montpellier has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Lansdown & Montpellier has a very high crime rate, with approximately 268.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lansdown & Montpellier is £54,771 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from GL50 1HQ.
Lansdown & Montpellier near GL50 1HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sandford Park | Large | Walking directions to Sandford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Chelt Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Chelt Walk |
| 0.4 mi | Montpellier Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Montpellier Gardens |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in College area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £555,250 |
| Flats | 36 | £282,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £637,500 |
| Terraced | 43 | £415,000 |
10 year median price trend in College
In the GL50 1HQ postcode area, located within Lansdown & Montpellier, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL50 1HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 111-117 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1DW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Toor Super Store | Albion Street, Cheltenham, GL52 2LZ | Walking directions to Toor Super Store |
| 0.1 mi | Hoam Afro Carribean Food | 37-39 Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham, GL52 2LZ | Walking directions to Hoam Afro Carribean Food |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 79-83 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1DU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 70-72 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1EG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Cheltenham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL50 1HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Garth Wallington Barnes
College - Elected 7 May 2026
Max Wilkinson
Cheltenham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.