GL4 5JU is a sought-after residential area on Boyce Close, 0.8km from Bondend in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Abbeydale ward and the Gloucester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL4, GL4 5JU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £451k. 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 5JU are sourced from Output Area E00113256 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOYCE CLOSE, GL4 5JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOYCE CLOSE, GL4 5JU.
243
42
£ 54,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
GL4 5JU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £451k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 5JU. The average age is 42.1. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 451,000
2 sales · Mean £ 451,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL4 5JU has low crime rates — 7 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
Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Heron Primary School
Robinswood Primary Academy
Abbeymead Primary School
Moat Primary School
Coopers Edge School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Birchall Memorial Institute Club0.6 km
- Kings Head Inn0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jade Garden0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Janes Pantry0.9 km
- Martins0.9 km
- The Matson Store0.9 km
- Upton St. Leonards Post Office0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Abbeydale Community Centre0.5 km
- Ruby Cantonese0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester4.0 km
- Cheltenham Spa9.6 km
- Stroud10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Georgian Close school stop0.1 km
- Georgian Close0.1 km
- Simpson's Orchard0.1 km
- The Wheatridge East School Stop0.2 km
- The Wheatridge East School Stop0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL45JU · Data under Open Government Licence