Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

FOREST VIEW ROAD, GL4 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST VIEW ROAD, GL4 0BX.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL4 0BX spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.

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

GL4 0BX is a safe, established residential area on Forest View Road, 0.9km from Tuffley, Lower in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Tuffley ward and the Gloucester constituency.

For families considering a move, GL4 0BX represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k, up 10.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL4 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00113572 (shared with 10 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 0BX. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 278,500

17 sales · Mean £ 280,205

Detached

£ 280,000

3 sales · Mean £ 282,333

Terraced

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

GL4 0BX has low crime rates — 45 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 offences58
Anti-social behaviour31
Other theft11
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

Good1521 pupils0.1 km
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The Willow Primary Academy

Inadequate160 pupils0.4 km
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Harewood Junior School

Good355 pupils1.3 km
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Harewood Infant School

Good259 pupils1.3 km
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Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement267 pupils1.3 km
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The Crypt School

Outstanding1072 pupils1.3 km
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Holmleigh Park High School

Inadequate1205 pupils1.3 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-op0.4 km
  • Janes Pantry0.6 km
  • MNS Superstore0.6 km
  • Select Convenience Bargain Booze1.0 km
  • Esso Tuffley0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Pike And Musket1.0 km
  • Best Friends Day Nursery0.7 km
  • Golden Star0.6 km
  • Pine Tree Court0.8 km
  • Robinswood Hill Sports And Social Club0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Fox Elm0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester4.0 km
  • Stonehouse9.6 km
  • Stroud9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Peter's RC High School Bus Park0.1 km
  • St Peter's Rc High School0.3 km
  • St Peter's Rc High School0.3 km
  • Fox and Elm0.3 km
  • Fox and Elm0.4 km