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.
FIRWOOD DRIVE, GL4 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRWOOD DRIVE, GL4 0AD.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
The Crypt School
Grange Primary School
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Ribston Hall High School
Calton Primary School
The Willow Primary Academy
Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School
Harewood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Fox Elm0.5 km
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Co-op0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: GL40AD · Data under Open Government Licence