Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

LAUREL FARM CLOSE, GL4 6SU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL FARM CLOSE, GL4 6SU.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson17
Shoplifting17
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Finlay Community School

Good356 pupils0.7 km
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Ribston Hall High School

Good861 pupils0.8 km
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Calton Primary School

Requires Improvement553 pupils0.8 km
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Gloucester Academy

Inadequate705 pupils0.9 km
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Moat Primary School

Requires Improvement151 pupils1.0 km
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The Crypt School

Outstanding1072 pupils1.1 km
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Tredworth Junior School

Good301 pupils1.3 km
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Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy

Good231 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Wongs Kitchen0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hill Stores0.1 km
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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