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.
WOODS ORCHARD ROAD, GL4 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODS ORCHARD ROAD, GL4 0BU.
332
44
£ 42,600 /yr
48%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
The Willow Primary Academy
The Crypt School
Grange Primary School
Harewood Junior School
Harewood Infant School
Holmleigh Park High School
Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: GL40BU · Data under Open Government Licence