GL3 1BP is a sought-after residential area on Thompson Way, 1.1km from Longlevens in Churchdown. Administratively it sits within Innsworth ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL3 1BP is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £111k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL3 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00114134 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THOMPSON WAY, GL3 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMPSON WAY, GL3 1BP.
323
39
£ 53,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 44% social renting, GL3 1BP 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 1BP. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 107,000
6 sales · Mean £ 113,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL3 1BP has low crime rates — 29 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
Longlevens Infant School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Longlevens Junior School
The Milestone School
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Longford Park Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- ESS - Costcutter Shop0.8 km
- Innsworth Express0.1 km
- Gurkha Sunrise Cash & Carry0.1 km
- LotusV0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Hong Kong City0.8 km
- George's Kebab0.6 km
- Greyhound Inn0.8 km
- Intoplay Day Nursery0.8 km
- Spicy Kalkata Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Parade Fish Bar0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester3.2 km
- Cheltenham Spa7.4 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Junior School0.1 km
- Junior School0.2 km
- Jackson Crescent0.2 km
- Jackson Crescent0.2 km
- Shearwater Grove0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL31BP · Data under Open Government Licence