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Gloucester (GL51)
The GL51 postcode area is located in the Gloucester postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 2178 individual postcodes.
There are 40 electoral wards in the GL51 postcode area, including Badminton, Berkeley, Blakeney, Cheltenham, Chipping Campden, Cinderford, Cirencester, Coleford, Drybrook, Dursley, Dymock, Fairford, Gloucester, Lechlade, Longhope, Lydbrook, Lydney, Mitcheldean, Moreton-In-Marsh, Newent, Newnham, Ruardean, Stonehouse, Stroud, Tetbury, Tewkesbury, Westbury-On-Severn, Wotton-Under-Edge which come under the local authority of the Cheltenham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in GL51 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of GL51 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The GL51 postcode is a postcode district in the Gloucestershire county of the UK. It covers the towns of Gloucester, Longlevens and Churchdown. It is managed by Royal Mail for the outward postcode areas of Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud and Tewkesbury.
The GL51 postcode is geographically varied, incorporating urban and suburban areas as well as rural countryside and forest land. Home to approximately 80,000 people, the district covers an area of 43.3 square kilometres. It features a diverse range of housing, including large-scale housing estates, town centre terraces, low-rise flats, villages, countryside dwellings, and business parks.
The GL51 postcode district contains two main roads - the A419 and A40 - as well as a number of minor roads, bus routes, and cycle and pedestrian routes. A wide range of facilities can be found in many of the districts, including retail outlets, supermarkets, leisure centres, libraries, museums, golf courses, theatres, and schools.
The district is situated on the River Severn, providing a variety of opportunities for water-based activities. There are also several public parks in the area, offering outdoor activities and amenities such as play parks, sports pitches, and picnic areas. The Cotswold Hills are a short distance away, providing stunning views and wonderful walks.
Notable attractions in the area include Gloucester Cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century and the Regimental Museum of The Rifles. It is also home to Gloucester Rugby Union club and Longlevens Athletic Football Club.
The GL51 postcode is made up of six smaller postcode districts, GL1, GL2, GL3, GL4, GL5 and GL4. This means that each postcode consists of three parts - first two letters, whcih represent part of the county, and two number - that defines the postcode area. The GL51 postcode district is the fourth largest postcode area in Gloucestershire.
Demographics
Gloucestershire
GL51 is located in the county of Gloucestershire, in England.
Gloucestershire has a total population of 900,800, making it the 23rd largest county in the UK.
Gloucestershire has a total area of 1216 square miles, and a population density of 285 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | GL51 |
| Postal Town | Gloucester |
| MSOA Name | Cheltenham 003 |
| LSOA Name | Cheltenham 003B |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Region | Gloucestershire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Cheltenham |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
GL51 Electoral Wards
The postal region of GL51, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.