Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

FIRWOOD DRIVE, GL4 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRWOOD DRIVE, GL4 0AD.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL4 0AD spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL4 0AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Firwood Drive, 0.3km from Tuffley in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Tuffley ward and the Gloucester constituency.

For families considering a move, GL4 0AD represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 3.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL4 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00113578 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 0AD. 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

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 272,750

6 sales · Mean £ 274,750

Terraced

£ 279,500

2 sales · Mean £ 279,500

Semi-Detached

£ 276,000

1 sales · Mean £ 276,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL4 0AD has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order5
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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The Crypt School

Outstanding1072 pupils0.5 km
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Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement267 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1521 pupils0.9 km
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Ribston Hall High School

Good861 pupils1.1 km
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Calton Primary School

Requires Improvement553 pupils1.1 km
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The Willow Primary Academy

Inadequate160 pupils1.1 km
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Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School

Good50 pupils1.2 km
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Harewood Junior School

Good355 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Esso Tuffley0.5 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Janes Pantry0.6 km
  • MNS Superstore0.6 km
  • Select Convenience Bargain Booze0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Fox Elm0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • TCCA0.6 km
  • Tuffley Rovers F C Social Club1.0 km
  • Best Friends Day Nursery0.4 km
  • Golden Star0.6 km
  • Old Cryptians Rfc0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Gloucester Grill Podsmead0.9 km
  • Rys Fry Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester3.2 km
  • Stonehouse10.4 km
  • Stroud10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Beechwood Grove0.1 km
  • Flaxley Road0.2 km
  • The Knoll Nursing Home0.2 km
  • The Knoll Nursing Home0.2 km
  • Fox Elms Road0.3 km