GL4 6SU is a safe, established residential area on Laurel Farm Close, 0.5km from Robinswood in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Matson, Robinswood and White City ward and the Gloucester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL4, GL4 6SU offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, up 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL4 6SU are sourced from Output Area E00113476 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAUREL FARM CLOSE, GL4 6SU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL FARM CLOSE, GL4 6SU.
260
42
£ 39,300 /yr
49%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GL4 6SU — age 42, 77% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £335k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 6SU. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 335,000
2 sales · Mean £ 335,000
Semi-Detached
£ 86,250
2 sales · Mean £ 86,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL4 6SU has low crime rates — 45 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
Finlay Community School
Ribston Hall High School
Calton Primary School
Gloucester Academy
Moat Primary School
The Crypt School
Tredworth Junior School
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Cavendish Residential Home0.6 km
- Manuels0.4 km
- Old Cryptians Rfc0.9 km
- Pine Tree Court0.9 km
- Robinswood Hill Cafe0.3 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Wongs Kitchen0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Hill Stores0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester2.6 km
- Stroud10.9 km
- Stonehouse11.1 km
Bus Stops
- Robinswood Hill Car Park0.2 km
- Robinswood Hill Car Park0.2 km
- Shops0.2 km
- Darwin Road0.2 km
- Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL46SU · Data under Open Government Licence