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Last updated 03 AUG 2026

GL50 3QG

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A well-off pocket of Cheltenham: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 16 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.

What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.

NestScope Score
84/ 100

A well-off neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 7/10, ranked 22,257 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around GL50 3QG.

The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.

Schools84

Are the schools any good?

9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 30 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 46 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great (Good) — 0.1 mi

Safety80

Is it safe?

0crimes last month
  • IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • no crimes in 0.25 mi last month

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare89

Can I see a GP?

39GP & hospitals
  • IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 38 GP, 1 hospital, 28 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: K&M ICB ADHD OWL THERAPY CENTRE — 0.2 mi

Transport90

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 63 bus stops nearby

NestReach:16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space58

How green is it?

14green spaces
  • IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 8.5 ha total
  • no proper park nearby

Nearest: Bowling Green (0.22 ha) — 0.1 mi

Amenities96

Can I get the shopping done?

46shops & libraries
  • 39 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • Waitrose, Tesco, Lidl, Marks and Spencer…
  • nearest 0.1 mi
  • library 0.1 mi

Nearest: Waitrose Cheltenham — 0.1 mi

02 — Environment

Environment & risk near GL50 3QG.

Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.

03 — House prices

Sold prices in GL50.

Average sold price by property type across the GL50 district, 20212026.

About GL50 3QG

GL50 3QG scores 84/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Waitrose Cheltenham 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, GL50 3QG is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 22,257 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).

There are 46 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.

No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.

Healthcare access is good, with 38 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 28 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is K&M ICB ADHD OWL THERAPY CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is CHELTENHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.

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04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around GL50 3QG — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
We blend in national context. Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
03
One score, six visible factors. Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near GL50 3QG?

There are 46 schools within a 2-mile catchment of GL50 3QG, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is GL50 3QG safe?

0 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of GL50 3QG in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 7/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near GL50 3QG?

Transport within 0.5 miles of GL50 3QG includes 63 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 16 km² is reachable from GL50 3QG within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for GL50 3QG?

GL50 3QG has a NestScope Score of 84/100 — a well-off neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.

How far around GL50 3QG does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around GL50 3QG: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.