Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

ALTHORP CLOSE, GL4 0XP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALTHORP CLOSE, GL4 0XP.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

GL4 0XP is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

GL4 0XP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Althorp Close, 0.8km from Tuffley, Lower in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Grange ward and the Gloucester constituency.

For families considering a move, GL4 0XP represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL4 0XP are sourced from Output Area E00113350 (shared with 5 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 0XP. The average age is 55.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 211,000

18 sales · Mean £ 221,527

Detached

£ 368,055

2 sales · Mean £ 368,055

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

GL4 0XP has low crime rates — 28 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 offences67
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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Holmleigh Park High School

Inadequate1205 pupils0.3 km
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Harewood Junior School

Good355 pupils0.4 km
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Harewood Infant School

Good259 pupils0.4 km
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Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School

Good50 pupils0.5 km
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Grange Primary School

Requires Improvement267 pupils0.7 km
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Kingsway Primary School

Good399 pupils0.7 km
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Meadowside Primary School

Good206 pupils0.9 km
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Beech Green Primary School

Good382 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Konbini0.8 km
  • Tuffley Local0.6 km
  • Fill Your Boots0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Janes Pantry0.5 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Thatch Inn0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Bombay Mix0.5 km
  • Good Food0.8 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Padova House0.7 km
  • Pike And Musket0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Subway0.6 km
  • The Old Bakery Takeaway0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Jens Posh Nosh0.6 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Friar Tucks Quedgeley0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester4.3 km
  • Stonehouse9.4 km
  • Stroud10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Althorp Close0.1 km
  • Sandford Way0.2 km
  • The Warren0.3 km
  • The Warren0.3 km
  • Greenhill Drive Roundabout0.3 km