GL4 8ED is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bondend Road, 0.1km from Bondend in Upton St Leonards. Administratively it sits within Painswick and Upton ward and the Stroud constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL4, GL4 8ED offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £658k, down 41.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL4 8ED are sourced from Output Area E00168985 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BONDEND ROAD, GL4 8ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BONDEND ROAD, GL4 8ED.
230
55
£ 53,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL4 8ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GL4 8ED is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £658k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 41.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 8ED. The average age is 54.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
Detached
£ 500,000
4 sales · Mean £ 603,750
Terraced
£ 667,500
2 sales · Mean £ 667,500
Flat
£ 535,000
1 sales · Mean £ 535,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
GL4 8ED has low crime rates — 5 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
Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Coopers Edge School
Abbeymead Primary School
Heron Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Birchall Memorial Institute Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Portway Farm Shop1.0 km
- Upton St. Leonards Post Office0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester4.6 km
- Cheltenham Spa9.3 km
- Stroud10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Bondend Road0.4 km
- Churchfield Road0.4 km
- Post Office0.4 km
- Post Office0.4 km
- Staites Orchard0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: GL48ED · Data under Open Government Licence