GL4 6XU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Corncroft Lane, 0.5km from Ockold End in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Matson, Robinswood and White City ward and the Gloucester constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £243k, up 15.7% 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 6XU are sourced from Output Area E00113461 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CORNCROFT LANE, GL4 6XU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORNCROFT LANE, GL4 6XU.
302
46
£ 39,300 /yr
60%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GL4 6XU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 6XU. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 243,000
1 sales · Mean £ 243,000
Detached
£ 236,000
2 sales · Mean £ 236,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL4 6XU has low crime rates — 27 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
Robinswood Primary Academy
Moat Primary School
Heron Primary School
Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Birchall Memorial Institute Club0.8 km
- Kings Head Inn0.4 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Janes Pantry0.5 km
- Martins0.5 km
- The Matson Store0.5 km
- Upton St. Leonards Post Office1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Katherine Wheel Club1.0 km
- Edward House0.8 km
- Glos Sport Leisure1.0 km
- Gloucester Golf Club1.0 km
- Gloucester Robinswood Hotel/Hallmark0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jade Garden0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester4.2 km
- Stroud9.7 km
- Cheltenham Spa10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Corncroft Lane0.1 km
- Fern Lawn0.1 km
- Kings Head0.3 km
- Kings Head0.3 km
- Wheatway0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL46XU · Data under Open Government Licence