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.
ALTHORP CLOSE, GL4 0XP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALTHORP CLOSE, GL4 0XP.
225
55
£ 39,300 /yr
45%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Holmleigh Park High School
Harewood Junior School
Harewood Infant School
Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School
Grange Primary School
Kingsway Primary School
Meadowside Primary School
Beech Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Thatch Inn0.7 km
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: GL40XP · Data under Open Government Licence