GL3 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Falcon Close, 1.1km from Longlevens in Churchdown. Administratively it sits within Innsworth ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL3 1AQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL3 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00186409 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FALCON CLOSE, GL3 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FALCON CLOSE, GL3 1AQ.
170
43
£ 47,200 /yr
44%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 55% social renting, GL3 1AQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL3 1AQ. The average age is 43.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
3 sales · Mean £ 238,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL3 1AQ has low crime rates — 38 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
Innsworth Junior School
Innsworth Infant School
Longford Park Primary Academy
The Milestone School
Longlevens Junior School
Longlevens Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Sir Thomas Rich's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- George's Kebab0.5 km
- Intoplay Day Nursery1.0 km
- Park Diner0.2 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Innsworth Express0.3 km
- Gurkha Sunrise Cash & Carry0.3 km
- LotusV0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Parade Fish Bar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester3.0 km
- Cheltenham Spa7.8 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury14.2 km
Bus Stops
- Falcon Close0.0 km
- Falcon Close0.0 km
- Technology Park0.1 km
- Technology Park0.1 km
- Junior School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL31AQ · Data under Open Government Licence