Is GL4 4SJ a safe place to live?

Yes, GL4 4SJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 34 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in GL4 4SJ?

The average property price in GL4 4SJ is currently around £245k.

What is the population of GL4 4SJ?

The population for the GL4 4SJ area is approximately 231 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

DIDBROOK MEWS, GL4 4SJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIDBROOK MEWS, GL4 4SJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

231

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10

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2/10

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9/10

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10/10

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5/10

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6/10

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8/10

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4/10

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1/10

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Area Character

GL4 4SJ is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 25.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL4 4SJ is a sought-after residential area on Didbrook Mews, 1.1km from Matson in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Abbeymead ward and the Gloucester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, GL4 4SJ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 25.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL4 4SJ are sourced from Output Area E00113269 (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 4SJ. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%

Asian / British Asian0.9%

Black / African / Caribbean3.9%

Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

61%Active

FT: 46%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

5 sales · Mean £ 223,000

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

GL4 4SJ 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 offences36

Anti-social behaviour24

Criminal damage and arson9

Other theft7

school Local Schools

Heron Primary School

Good414 pupils0.5 km

Abbeymead Primary School

Good447 pupils0.6 km

Robinswood Primary Academy

Good408 pupils1.1 km

Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School

Good417 pupils1.1 km

Moat Primary School

Requires Improvement151 pupils1.3 km

Coopers Edge School

Good417 pupils1.4 km

Dinglewell Infant School

Good265 pupils1.5 km

Dinglewell Junior School

Good357 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby

Ruby Cantonese0.1 km
Abbeymead Lodge0.6 km
Polash0.6 km
Abbeydale Community Centre0.1 km
Aspects 20.6 km
+ 1 more

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

Tesco0.6 km
WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Upton St. Leonards Post Office0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Gloucester3.5 km
Cheltenham Spa9.3 km
Stroud10.9 km

Bus Stops

Longborough Drive0.1 km
Longborough Drive0.1 km
Glevum Centre0.2 km
Christchurch0.3 km
Christchurch0.3 km