GL4 4BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Heron Way, 0.9km from Matson in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Abbeydale ward and the Gloucester constituency.
For families considering a move, GL4 4BH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL4 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00113252 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERON WAY, GL4 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON WAY, GL4 4BH.
256
51
£ 54,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL4 4BH 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. GL4 4BH's 62% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 4BH. The average age is 50.9. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 162,500
10 sales · Mean £ 162,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL4 4BH has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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
Heron Primary School
Abbeymead Primary School
Robinswood Primary Academy
Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Moat Primary School
Gloucester Academy
Coopers Edge School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jade Garden0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Ruby Cantonese0.2 km
- Abbeymead Lodge0.9 km
- Polash0.8 km
- Abbeydale Community Centre0.2 km
- Aspects 20.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Janes Pantry0.9 km
- Martins0.9 km
- The Matson Store0.9 km
- Upton St. Leonards Post Office0.7 km
- Matson Service Station0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Birchall Memorial Institute Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester3.6 km
- Cheltenham Spa9.5 km
- Stroud10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Christchurch0.0 km
- Christchurch0.0 km
- Glevum Centre0.0 km
- The Wheatridge East School Stop0.1 km
- The Wheatridge East School Stop0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GL44BH · Data under Open Government Licence