GL4 4YJ is a sought-after residential area on Verbena Close, 0.9km from Hucclecote in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Abbeymead ward and the Gloucester constituency.
For families considering a move, GL4 4YJ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £199k, up 11.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL4 4YJ are sourced from Output Area E00113263 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERBENA CLOSE, GL4 4YJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERBENA CLOSE, GL4 4YJ.
295
36
£ 54,500 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 36, GL4 4YJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 11.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 4YJ. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 195,000
5 sales · Mean £ 194,100
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL4 4YJ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Abbeymead Primary School
Heron Primary School
Dinglewell Junior School
Dinglewell Infant School
Coney Hill Community Primary School
Robinswood Primary Academy
Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Barnwood Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Abbeydale Community Centre0.5 km
- Aspects 20.2 km
- Turmut Hoer0.2 km
- Ruby Cantonese0.5 km
- Abbeymead Lodge0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester3.3 km
- Cheltenham Spa9.0 km
- Stroud11.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Turmut-Hoer0.1 km
- The Turmut-Hoer0.2 km
- Primary School0.2 km
- Primary School stop0.2 km
- Charlwood House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL44YJ · Data under Open Government Licence