GL4 3HL is a mixed residential area on Farm Cottages, 0.4km from Barnwood in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Barnwood ward and the Gloucester constituency.
For families considering a move, GL4 3HL represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL4 3HL are sourced from Output Area E00113275 (shared with 56 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARM COTTAGES, GL4 3HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARM COTTAGES, GL4 3HL.
544
44
£ 50,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL4 3HL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 44, GL4 3HL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 3HL. The average age is 43.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GL4 3HL is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barnwood Church of England Primary School
Barnwood Park School
Hillview Primary School
Elmbridge Primary School
Dinglewell Infant School
Dinglewell Junior School
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Coney Hill Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- B & M Retail0.8 km
- The Range0.8 km
- Mid Counties Co-Operative0.1 km
- Premier0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Golden Horse0.9 km
- Indian Enroute0.9 km
- Woodstock Nursing Home0.8 km
- Emmaus0.3 km
- Glos And Severnside Caer Glow1.0 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Papa Johns1.0 km
- Ruddy0.9 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Wotton Hall0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.6 km
- Holiday Inn0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester2.4 km
- Cheltenham Spa8.0 km
- Stroud13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Church Lane0.2 km
- Church Lane0.2 km
- Barnwood Park & Ride0.2 km
- Wotton Hall Club0.3 km
- Wotton Hall Club0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL43HL · Data under Open Government Licence