GL4 0EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Tuffley, Lower in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Tuffley ward and the Gloucester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL4 0EJ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for GL4 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00113589 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL4 0EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL4 0EJ.
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31
£ 42,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL4 0EJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 86% social renting, GL4 0EJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 0EJ. The average age is 30.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL4 0EJ is moderate at 51 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
Harewood Junior School
Harewood Infant School
Holmleigh Park High School
Grange Primary School
The Crypt School
Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Tuffley Local0.8 km
- Janes Pantry1.0 km
- Janes Pantry0.5 km
- MNS Superstore0.5 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Bombay Mix1.0 km
- Pike And Musket0.7 km
- Best Friends Day Nursery0.7 km
- Golden Star0.5 km
- Pine Tree Court0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Fox Elm0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Manuels Finest1.0 km
- Rainbow Chinese0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester4.2 km
- Stonehouse9.4 km
- Stroud9.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Peter's Rc High School0.1 km
- St Peter's Rc High School0.1 km
- St Peter's RC High School Bus Park0.2 km
- Pata0.2 km
- Pata0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL40EJ · Data under Open Government Licence