Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

WOODS ORCHARD ROAD, GL4 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODS ORCHARD ROAD, GL4 0BU.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

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.

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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL4 0BU spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £426k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 55.6% year-on-year.

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

GL4 0BU is a safe, established residential area on Woods Orchard Road, 0.8km from Tuffley in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Tuffley ward and the Gloucester constituency.

For serious buyers, GL4 0BU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £426k, up 55.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL4 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00113579 (shared with 11 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 0BU. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 399,500

3 sales · Mean £ 415,500

Detached

£ 360,000

3 sales · Mean £ 360,833

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

Crime around GL4 0BU is moderate at 52 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour33
Shoplifting10
Other theft8
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1521 pupils0.3 km
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The Willow Primary Academy

Inadequate160 pupils0.6 km
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The Crypt School

Outstanding1072 pupils1.2 km
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Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement267 pupils1.3 km
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Harewood Junior School

Good355 pupils1.4 km
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Harewood Infant School

Good259 pupils1.4 km
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Holmleigh Park High School

Inadequate1205 pupils1.4 km
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Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School

Good50 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Janes Pantry0.5 km
  • MNS Superstore0.5 km
  • Select Convenience Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Esso Tuffley0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Best Friends Day Nursery0.6 km
  • Golden Star0.5 km
  • Pine Tree Court0.7 km
  • Robinswood Hill Sports And Social Club0.1 km
  • The Knoll Care Home0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Fox Elm0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester3.9 km
  • Stroud9.7 km
  • Stonehouse9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Fox and Elm0.3 km
  • St Peter's RC High School Bus Park0.3 km
  • Fox and Elm0.3 km
  • Fox and Elm0.3 km
  • Fox Elms Road0.4 km