GL4 5YD is a sought-after residential area on The Lawns, 0.6km from Matson in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Abbeydale ward and the Gloucester constituency.
For serious buyers, GL4 5YD is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for GL4 5YD are sourced from Output Area E00113257 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE LAWNS, GL4 5YD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LAWNS, GL4 5YD.
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43
£ 54,500 /yr
52%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL4 5YD combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£344k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 5YD. The average age is 43.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 251,000
2 sales · Mean £ 251,000
Detached
£ 318,000
3 sales · Mean £ 337,333
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL4 5YD has low crime rates — 34 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
Robinswood Primary Academy
Heron Primary School
Moat Primary School
Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Abbeymead Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Birchall Memorial Institute Club0.7 km
- Kings Head Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Ruby Cantonese0.8 km
- Abbeydale Community Centre0.8 km
- Katherine Wheel Club0.9 km
- Edward House0.9 km
- Glos Sport Leisure0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Janes Pantry0.4 km
- Martins0.4 km
- The Matson Store0.4 km
- Upton St. Leonards Post Office0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jade Garden0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester3.9 km
- Stroud10.1 km
- Cheltenham Spa10.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Lawns0.1 km
- Fielden0.1 km
- Wheatway0.2 km
- Wheatway0.2 km
- Painswick Road school stop0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL45YD · Data under Open Government Licence