GL4 0AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Firwood Drive, 0.2km from Tuffley in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Tuffley ward and the Gloucester constituency.
For families considering a move, GL4 0AB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL4 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00113578 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIRWOOD DRIVE, GL4 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRWOOD DRIVE, GL4 0AB.
284
50
£ 42,600 /yr
51%
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
GL4 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 0AB. The average age is 49.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 322,500
2 sales · Mean £ 322,500
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
3 sales · Mean £ 186,947
Terraced
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL4 0AB has low crime rates — 12 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
The Crypt School
Ribston Hall High School
Calton Primary School
Grange Primary School
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
The Willow Primary Academy
Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School
Linden Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Esso Tuffley0.6 km
- Janes Pantry0.7 km
- MNS Superstore0.7 km
- Select Convenience Bargain Booze0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Fox Elm0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- TCCA0.7 km
- Best Friends Day Nursery0.5 km
- Cavendish Residential Home0.9 km
- Golden Star0.7 km
- Old Cryptians Rfc0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Co-op0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Gloucester Grill Podsmead1.0 km
- Rys Fry Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester3.0 km
- Stonehouse10.5 km
- Stroud10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Beechwood Grove0.1 km
- The Knoll Nursing Home0.2 km
- The Knoll Nursing Home0.2 km
- St Barnabas Church0.3 km
- Flaxley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL40AB · Data under Open Government Licence