Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

HERON WAY, GL4 4BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERON WAY, GL4 4BH.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /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: 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Shoplifting57
Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour25
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Heron Primary School

Good414 pupils0.4 km
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Abbeymead Primary School

Good447 pupils0.8 km
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Robinswood Primary Academy

Good408 pupils0.9 km
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Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School

Good417 pupils1.1 km
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Moat Primary School

Requires Improvement151 pupils1.1 km
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Gloucester Academy

Inadequate705 pupils1.5 km
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Coopers Edge School

Good417 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.9 km
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
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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
local_bar

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