GL3 1BE is a safe, established residential area on Finch Road, 1.2km from Longlevens in Churchdown. Administratively it sits within Innsworth ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL3 1BE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL3 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00186409 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FINCH ROAD, GL3 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINCH ROAD, GL3 1BE.
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
GL3 1BE has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1BE. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 199,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL3 1BE has low crime rates — 45 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
The Milestone School
Longford Park Primary Academy
Longlevens Infant School
Longlevens Junior School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Sir Thomas Rich's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- George's Kebab0.6 km
- Intoplay Day Nursery1.0 km
- ESS0.9 km
- Park Diner0.3 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- ESS - Costcutter Shop0.9 km
- Innsworth Express0.2 km
- Gurkha Sunrise Cash & Carry0.2 km
- LotusV0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Parade Fish Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester3.2 km
- Cheltenham Spa7.6 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Falcon Close0.2 km
- Falcon Close0.2 km
- Innsworth House Farm0.2 km
- Junior School0.2 km
- Junior School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL31BE · Data under Open Government Licence