GL3 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Swallow Crescent, 1.1km from Longlevens in Churchdown. Administratively it sits within Innsworth ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL3 1BW is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, up 9.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL3 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00114134 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWALLOW CRESCENT, GL3 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALLOW CRESCENT, GL3 1BW.
323
39
£ 53,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GL3 1BW has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 9.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL3 1BW. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 212,500
Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL3 1BW has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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
Innsworth Junior School
Innsworth Infant School
Longlevens Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Longlevens Junior School
The Milestone School
Longford Park Primary Academy
Sir Thomas Rich's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- George's Kebab0.6 km
- Greyhound Inn0.8 km
- Intoplay Day Nursery0.8 km
- Spicy Kalkata Club0.8 km
- Hong Kong City0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- ESS - Costcutter Shop0.8 km
- Innsworth Express0.0 km
- Gurkha Sunrise Cash & Carry0.0 km
- LotusV0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Parade Fish Bar0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester3.2 km
- Cheltenham Spa7.5 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Junior School0.1 km
- Junior School0.1 km
- Jackson Crescent0.3 km
- Jackson Crescent0.3 km
- Innsworth House Farm0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL31BW · Data under Open Government Licence