Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

WHEATWAY, GL4 5ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEATWAY, GL4 5ER.

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Population

199

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL4 5ER's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £365k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £365k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

GL4 5ER is a sought-after residential area on Wheatway, 0.5km from Matson in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Abbeydale ward and the Gloucester constituency.

For serious buyers, GL4 5ER is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. 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 5ER are sourced from Output Area E00113254 (shared with 6 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 5ER. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 325,500

8 sales · Mean £ 325,125

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

GL4 5ER has low crime rates — 32 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 offences66
Anti-social behaviour24
Burglary13
Public order11
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Robinswood Primary Academy

Good408 pupils0.5 km
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Heron Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Moat Primary School

Requires Improvement151 pupils0.9 km
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Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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Abbeymead Primary School

Good447 pupils1.3 km
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Gloucester Academy

Inadequate705 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Birchall Memorial Institute Club0.8 km
  • Kings Head Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Ruby Cantonese0.6 km
  • Abbeydale Community Centre0.6 km
  • Katherine Wheel Club0.9 km
  • Edward House1.0 km
  • Glos Sport Leisure0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Janes Pantry0.4 km
  • Martins0.4 km
  • The Matson Store0.4 km
  • Upton St. Leonards Post Office0.8 km
  • Matson Service Station0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester3.7 km
  • Cheltenham Spa10.0 km
  • Stroud10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Richmonds0.0 km
  • The Richmonds0.0 km
  • Fielden0.1 km
  • Painswick Road school stop0.1 km
  • Painswick Road school stop0.2 km