GL4 0BY is a safe, established residential area on Forest View Road, 0.9km from Tuffley in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Tuffley ward and the Gloucester constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, down 24.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL4 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00113572 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST VIEW ROAD, GL4 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST VIEW ROAD, GL4 0BY.
318
44
£ 42,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GL4 0BY — age 44, 80% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 24.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 0BY. The average age is 44.0. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
3 sales · Mean £ 219,833
Detached
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL4 0BY has low crime rates — 44 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 Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
The Willow Primary Academy
The Crypt School
Grange Primary School
Harewood Junior School
Harewood Infant School
Holmleigh Park High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Janes Pantry0.6 km
- MNS Superstore0.6 km
- Esso Tuffley0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Best Friends Day Nursery0.7 km
- Golden Star0.6 km
- Pine Tree Court0.7 km
- Robinswood Hill Sports And Social Club0.2 km
- The Knoll Care Home0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Fox Elm0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester3.9 km
- Stroud9.7 km
- Stonehouse9.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Peter's RC High School Bus Park0.3 km
- Fox and Elm0.3 km
- Fox and Elm0.4 km
- Fox and Elm0.4 km
- Fox Elms Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL40BY · Data under Open Government Licence