GL4 8BE is a safe, established residential area on Woodland Green, 0.7km from Bondend in Upton St Leonards. Administratively it sits within Painswick and Upton ward and the Stroud constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, down 23.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL4 8BE are sourced from Output Area E00113929 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLAND GREEN, GL4 8BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND GREEN, GL4 8BE.
299
45
£ 53,300 /yr
46%
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 8BE — age 45, 79% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 23.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 8BE. The average age is 45.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 240,000
10 sales · Mean £ 249,400
Semi-Detached
£ 234,000
7 sales · Mean £ 257,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL4 8BE has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Heron Primary School
Robinswood Primary Academy
Abbeymead Primary School
Coopers Edge School
Moat Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Birchall Memorial Institute Club0.4 km
- Kings Head Inn0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jade Garden1.0 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Janes Pantry1.0 km
- Martins1.0 km
- The Matson Store1.0 km
- Upton St. Leonards Post Office0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Abbeydale Community Centre0.7 km
- Ruby Cantonese0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester4.1 km
- Cheltenham Spa9.6 km
- Stroud10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Georgian Close school stop0.1 km
- Georgian Close0.1 km
- Ash Grove0.1 km
- Staites Orchard0.2 km
- Motorway Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL48BE · Data under Open Government Licence