GL3 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Shepherds Way, 0.6km from Innsworth in Churchdown. Administratively it sits within Churchdown St John's ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL3 1DF is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL3 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00114030 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPHERDS WAY, GL3 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERDS WAY, GL3 1DF.
383
40
£ 53,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL3 1DF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in GL3 1DF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL3 1DF. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 264,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL3 1DF has low crime rates — 24 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Innsworth Infant School
Churchdown Parton Manor Infant School
Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School
Innsworth Junior School
Churchdown School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- ESS - Costcutter Shop0.3 km
- Rontec Pirton Corner Service Station0.8 km
- Premier Express0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Yo\! To Go0.7 km
- Churchdown Tandoori0.5 km
- Monty's Takeaway0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hare And Hounds0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- ESS0.3 km
- The Garden Cafe0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester4.2 km
- Cheltenham Spa6.5 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Shepherds Way0.1 km
- Shepherds Way0.1 km
- Imjin Barracks0.4 km
- Imjin Barracks0.4 km
- Wisteria Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL31DF · Data under Open Government Licence