Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

BEACON ROAD, GL4 6JN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACON ROAD, GL4 6JN.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL4 6JN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

GL4 6JN has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

GL4 6JN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beacon Road, 0.4km from Matson in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Matson, Robinswood and White City ward and the Gloucester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL4 6JN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for GL4 6JN are sourced from Output Area E00113458 (shared with 10 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 6JN. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.2%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 171,000

3 sales · Mean £ 161,166

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

Crime around GL4 6JN is moderate at 79 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 offences89
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson19
Burglary11
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Robinswood Primary Academy

Good408 pupils0.5 km
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Moat Primary School

Requires Improvement151 pupils0.7 km
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Heron Primary School

Good414 pupils1.2 km
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Gloucester Academy

Inadequate705 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Katherine Wheel Club0.4 km
  • Edward House0.2 km
  • Glos Sport Leisure0.4 km
  • Gloucester Golf Club0.4 km
  • Gloucester Robinswood Hotel/Hallmark0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jade Garden0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Janes Pantry0.4 km
  • Martins0.4 km
  • The Matson Store0.4 km
  • Matson Service Station1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester3.7 km
  • Stroud9.9 km
  • Stonehouse10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Caledonian Road0.2 km
  • Winnycroft Lane0.2 km
  • Winnycroft Lane0.2 km
  • Shops0.3 km
  • Shops0.4 km