GL1 1DS is an up-and-coming urban area on Bruton Way, 0.6km from Wotton in Gloucester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Barton and Tredworth ward and the Gloucester constituency.
This is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Gloucester.
Safety: Crime rates are high (218 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for GL1 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00113322 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUTON WAY, GL1 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUTON WAY, GL1 1DS.
354
31
£ 36,000 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL1 1DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GL1 1DS has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL1 1DS. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near GL1 1DS are high at 218 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Widden Primary School
St James Church of England Junior School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy
Hatherley Infant School
Denmark Road High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- 786 Family Mart0.6 km
- All Nation Foods0.8 km
- Barton Street Food And Wine0.9 km
- Biedronki0.6 km
- British Halal Meats0.7 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
107 nearby- Chicken Feast1.0 km
- City Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Khans Kebabs0.5 km
- New Cantonese Restaurant0.8 km
- Ukrainians Association Of Great Britain0.7 km
- + 102 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Barton Chicken n Pizza0.5 km
- Chopsticks0.9 km
- Pablos0.9 km
- Pablo's0.9 km
- Phoenix Chef0.5 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Bridge House B & B0.8 km
- Headway Gloucestershire0.2 km
- Kimbrose Ltd0.9 km
- Station Hotel0.4 km
- The New Inn0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Heritage Bar0.9 km
- Kingsholm Inn0.9 km
- The Treddy0.9 km
- Englands Glory0.6 km
- Whitesmith Arms1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda0.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester0.2 km
- Cheltenham Spa10.1 km
- Stroud13.3 km
Bus Stops
- Asda Superstore Forecourt0.1 km
- Asda Superstore0.1 km
- GL1 Leisure Centre0.1 km
- GL1 Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Asda Superstore0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL11DS · Data under Open Government Licence