Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

GARNALLS ROAD, GL4 6ND House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARNALLS ROAD, GL4 6ND.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL4 6ND 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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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

GL4 6ND has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 88.9% year-on-year.

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

GL4 6ND is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garnalls Road, 0.2km 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 6ND is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 88.9% year-on-year. 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 6ND are sourced from Output Area E00113483 (shared with 17 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 6ND. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean9.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 146,000

6 sales · Mean £ 156,166

Flat

£ 90,000

3 sales · Mean £ 86,666

Semi-Detached

£ 124,000

2 sales · Mean £ 124,000

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

GL4 6ND has low crime rates — 48 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 offences125
Anti-social behaviour42
Burglary19
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Robinswood Primary Academy

Good408 pupils0.2 km
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Moat Primary School

Requires Improvement151 pupils0.6 km
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Heron Primary School

Good414 pupils0.6 km
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Gloucester Academy

Inadequate705 pupils1.1 km
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Abbeymead Primary School

Good447 pupils1.4 km
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Finlay Community School

Good356 pupils1.5 km
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Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School

Good417 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Ruby Cantonese0.7 km
  • Abbeydale Community Centre0.7 km
  • Katherine Wheel Club0.6 km
  • Edward House0.8 km
  • Glos Sport Leisure0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Saintbridge Kebab0.9 km
  • Jade Garden0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Janes Pantry0.4 km
  • Martins0.4 km
  • The Matson Store0.4 km
  • Matson Service Station0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester3.4 km
  • Cheltenham Spa10.1 km
  • Stroud10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Garnalls Road0.1 km
  • Garnalls Road0.1 km
  • Robinswood Junior School0.1 km
  • Robinswood Junior School0.1 km
  • Prinknash Road0.2 km