GL4 5FP is a sought-after residential area on Bishops Road, 0.4km from Hucclecote in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Abbeymead ward and the Gloucester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL4, GL4 5FP offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, up 15.9% year-on-year. 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 5FP are sourced from Output Area E00113385 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BISHOPS ROAD, GL4 5FP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPS ROAD, GL4 5FP.
305
39
£ 54,500 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL4 5FP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GL4 5FP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £195k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 15.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 5FP. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 196,500
10 sales · Mean £ 193,550
Flat
£ 109,000
2 sales · Mean £ 109,000
Detached
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 271,333
Semi-Detached
£ 156,000
1 sales · Mean £ 156,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL4 5FP has low crime rates — 14 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.
school Local Schools
Abbeymead Primary School
Dinglewell Junior School
Dinglewell Infant School
Heron Primary School
Barnwood Park School
Coney Hill Community Primary School
Hillview Primary School
Barnwood Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Abbeydale Community Centre1.0 km
- Aspects 20.2 km
- Turmut Hoer0.3 km
- Ruby Cantonese1.0 km
- Abbeymead Lodge0.2 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- BMS Food and Wine1.0 km
- Coney Hill Superstore0.9 km
- Mace0.7 km
- TSJ Convenience Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Coney Hill Fish And Chip Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester3.1 km
- Cheltenham Spa8.6 km
- Stroud11.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bishops Road0.1 km
- The Oaks0.1 km
- Abbots Road School stop0.1 km
- Abbots Road School stop0.1 km
- Charlwood House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL45FP · Data under Open Government Licence