Is GL4 5UE a safe place to live?

Yes, GL4 5UE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 31 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in GL4 5UE?

The average property price in GL4 5UE is currently around £452k.

What is the population of GL4 5UE?

The population for the GL4 5UE area is approximately 323 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

ALDERTON CLOSE, GL4 5UE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDERTON CLOSE, GL4 5UE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

323

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 54,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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5/10

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7/10

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9/10

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9/10

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4/10

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6/10

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8/10

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7/10

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7/10

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Area Character

GL4 5UE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £452k, 80% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL4 5UE is a safe, established residential area on Alderton Close, 0.9km from Bondend in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Abbeydale ward and the Gloucester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL4, GL4 5UE offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £452k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL4 5UE are sourced from Output Area E00113270 (shared with 14 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 5UE. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%

Asian / British Asian3.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 434,750

2 sales · Mean £ 434,750

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

GL4 5UE has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting57

Violence and sexual offences27

Anti-social behaviour16

Public order8

Other theft7

school Local Schools

Abbeymead Primary School

Good447 pupils0.7 km

Heron Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km

Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School

Good417 pupils0.8 km

Robinswood Primary Academy

Good408 pupils1.2 km

Coopers Edge School

Good417 pupils1.2 km

Moat Primary School

Requires Improvement151 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Birchall Memorial Institute Club0.9 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Upton St. Leonards Post Office0.5 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby

Abbeydale Community Centre0.4 km
Aspects 20.9 km
Turmut Hoer0.8 km
Ruby Cantonese0.4 km
Abbeymead Lodge0.9 km
+ 1 more

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Gloucester3.8 km
Cheltenham Spa9.2 km
Stroud10.8 km

Bus Stops

Longborough Drive0.2 km
Longborough Drive0.2 km
Laurel Gate0.3 km
Laurel Gate0.3 km
Simpson's Orchard0.3 km