Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

WOODS ORCHARD, GL4 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODS ORCHARD, GL4 0BN.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL4 0BN combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£648k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £648k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 15.9% year-on-year.

home £648,333 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL4 0BN is a safe, established residential area on Woods Orchard, 0.8km from Tuffley in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Tuffley ward and the Gloucester constituency.

For serious buyers, GL4 0BN is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £648k, down 15.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL4 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00113579 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 0BN. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 675,000

4 sales · Mean £ 660,000

Semi-Detached

£ 520,000

1 sales · Mean £ 520,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL4 0BN has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting10
Other theft4
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1521 pupils0.4 km
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The Willow Primary Academy

Inadequate160 pupils0.7 km
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The Crypt School

Outstanding1072 pupils1.2 km
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Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement267 pupils1.3 km
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Harewood Junior School

Good355 pupils1.5 km
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Harewood Infant School

Good259 pupils1.5 km
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Holmleigh Park High School

Inadequate1205 pupils1.5 km
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Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School

Good50 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Janes Pantry0.6 km
  • MNS Superstore0.6 km
  • Select Convenience Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • Esso Tuffley0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Best Friends Day Nursery0.7 km
  • Golden Star0.6 km
  • Pine Tree Court0.6 km
  • Robinswood Hill Sports And Social Club0.1 km
  • The Knoll Care Home0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Fox Elm0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester3.8 km
  • Stroud9.8 km
  • Stonehouse9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Fox and Elm0.3 km
  • Fox and Elm0.3 km
  • Fox and Elm0.4 km
  • Fox Elms Road0.4 km
  • St Peter's RC High School Bus Park0.4 km