Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

WATSON GROVE, GL4 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATSON GROVE, GL4 5BL.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL4 5BL's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £254k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

GL4 5BL is a sought-after residential area on Watson Grove, 1.0km from Bondend in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Abbeymead ward and the Gloucester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL4, GL4 5BL offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for GL4 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00113265 (shared with 12 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 5BL. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 199,000

2 sales · Mean £ 199,000

Semi-Detached

£ 221,750

12 sales · Mean £ 232,729

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

GL4 5BL has low crime rates — 11 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour13
Burglary4
Public order4
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Abbeymead Primary School

Good447 pupils0.5 km
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Coopers Edge School

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School

Good417 pupils1.0 km
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Heron Primary School

Good414 pupils1.2 km
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Dinglewell Junior School

Good357 pupils1.3 km
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Dinglewell Infant School

Good265 pupils1.3 km
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Brook Academy

1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Upton St. Leonards Post Office1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Abbeydale Community Centre0.9 km
  • Aspects 20.9 km
  • Turmut Hoer0.7 km
  • Coopers Edge School0.7 km
  • Ruby Cantonese0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester4.0 km
  • Cheltenham Spa8.6 km
  • Stroud11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Brome Road0.3 km
  • Palmer Avenue0.3 km
  • Brome Road0.3 km
  • Palmer Avenue School Stop0.3 km
  • Laurel Gate0.4 km