Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

GL4 4QX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL4 4QX.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GL4 4QX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

GL4 4QX has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

GL4 4QX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Sudbrook Way in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Matson, Robinswood and White City ward and the Gloucester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL4 4QX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for GL4 4QX are sourced from Output Area E00113455 (shared with 11 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 4QX. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean12.5%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

GL4 4QX has low crime rates — 44 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 offences102
Anti-social behaviour31
Shoplifting17
Other theft13
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Gloucester Academy

Inadequate705 pupils0.3 km
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Moat Primary School

Requires Improvement151 pupils0.5 km
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Finlay Community School

Good356 pupils0.7 km
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Heron Primary School

Good414 pupils0.8 km
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Robinswood Primary Academy

Good408 pupils0.8 km
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Coney Hill Community Primary School

Outstanding286 pupils1.0 km
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Hatherley Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.3 km
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Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy

Good231 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Katherine Wheel Club0.9 km
  • Arslans Kebabs0.8 km
  • Finlay Early Years Education Centre0.7 km
  • Marco Takeaway0.8 km
  • Glos Sport Leisure0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Coney Hill Superstore1.0 km
  • Matson Service Station0.3 km
  • McColls0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Saintbridge Kebab0.0 km
  • Wongs Kitchen1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester2.6 km
  • Cheltenham Spa10.1 km
  • Stroud11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Penhill Road0.0 km
  • Gloucester Academy0.1 km
  • Penhill Road0.1 km
  • Gloucester Academy0.1 km
  • Linnett Close school stop0.1 km