GL3 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Thompson Way, 1.2km from Longlevens in Churchdown. Administratively it sits within Innsworth ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £284k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL3 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00114137 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THOMPSON WAY, GL3 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMPSON WAY, GL3 1BU.
297
48
£ 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.
Area Character
GL3 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £284k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL3 1BU. The average age is 47.8. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 284,500
2 sales · Mean £ 284,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GL3 1BU has low crime rates — 19 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Longlevens Infant School
Longlevens Junior School
Sir Thomas Rich's School
The Milestone School
Longford Park Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- ESS - Costcutter Shop0.7 km
- Innsworth Express0.2 km
- Rontec Pirton Corner Service Station0.9 km
- Gurkha Sunrise Cash & Carry0.2 km
- LotusV0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Hong Kong City0.7 km
- George's Kebab0.6 km
- Greyhound Inn0.7 km
- Intoplay Day Nursery0.8 km
- Spicy Kalkata Club0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Churchdown Tandoori1.0 km
- Parade Fish Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester3.2 km
- Cheltenham Spa7.3 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Jackson Crescent0.1 km
- Jackson Crescent0.1 km
- Shearwater Grove0.2 km
- Shearwater Grove0.2 km
- Junior School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL31BU · Data under Open Government Licence