Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

VULCAN WAY, GL4 5JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VULCAN WAY, GL4 5JQ.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL4 5JQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL4 5JQ combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£309k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.

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

GL4 5JQ is a sought-after residential area on Vulcan Way, 0.4km from Hucclecote in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Hucclecote ward and the Gloucester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL4, GL4 5JQ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £309k, down 4.0% 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 5JQ are sourced from Output Area E00113372 (shared with 9 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 5JQ. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 242,000

8 sales · Mean £ 237,000

Detached

£ 342,500

6 sales · Mean £ 343,833

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

GL4 5JQ has low crime rates — 17 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour19
Shoplifting9
Other theft5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Abbeymead Primary School

Good447 pupils0.4 km
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Dinglewell Junior School

Good357 pupils0.6 km
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Dinglewell Infant School

Good265 pupils0.6 km
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Coopers Edge School

Good417 pupils1.2 km
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Heron Primary School

Good414 pupils1.3 km
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Hillview Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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Barnwood Park School

Good833 pupils1.4 km
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Coney Hill Community Primary School

Outstanding286 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Aspects 20.6 km
  • Turmut Hoer0.5 km
  • Golden Horse0.9 km
  • Indian Enroute0.9 km
  • Neverland Childcare0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • BMS Food and Wine0.8 km
  • Hucclecote Service Station0.7 km
  • Janes Pantry0.8 km
  • Mace0.5 km
  • Top Shop Express0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Ruddy0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester3.5 km
  • Cheltenham Spa8.3 km
  • Stroud11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cox's Way0.3 km
  • Cox's Way0.4 km
  • Brome Road0.4 km
  • Brome Road0.4 km
  • Bishops Road0.5 km