GL4 3AU is a mixed residential area on York Road, 0.5km from Barnwood in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Barnwood ward and the Gloucester constituency.
For families considering a move, GL4 3AU represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL4 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00113277 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK ROAD, GL4 3AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK ROAD, GL4 3AU.
349
42
£ 50,700 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GL4 3AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 3AU. The average age is 41.5. 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 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
Semi-Detached
£ 112,650
1 sales · Mean £ 112,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL4 3AU is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barnwood Park School
Barnwood Church of England Primary School
Coney Hill Community Primary School
Elmbridge Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Dinglewell Infant School
Dinglewell Junior School
St James Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Loose Tea Project0.7 km
- Barnwood Simply Food Connect0.6 km
- TSJ Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Charlies Kebab0.4 km
- Coney Hill Rugby Club0.4 km
- Army Reserve Centre0.5 km
- Barnwood Bowling Club0.6 km
- McDonalds0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods0.6 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Queens Fish And Chips Restaurant0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Coney Hill Fish And Chip Shop0.7 km
- Starbucks0.2 km
- Wotton Hall0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester1.9 km
- Cheltenham Spa8.9 km
- Stroud12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chester Road0.1 km
- Gloucester Retail Park0.3 km
- Gloucester Retail Park0.3 km
- Bennetts Depot0.3 km
- Eastbrook Trading Estate0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL43AU · Data under Open Government Licence