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Gloucester (GL4)
The GL4 postcode area is located in the Gloucester postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 2122 individual postcodes.
There are 56 electoral wards in the GL4 postcode area, including Badminton, Berkeley, Blakeney, Cheltenham, Chipping Campden, Cinderford, Cirencester, Coleford, Drybrook, Dursley, Dymock, Fairford, Gloucester, Lechlade, Longhope, Lydbrook, Lydney, Mitcheldean, Moreton-In-Marsh, Newent, Newnham, Ruardean, Stonehouse, Stroud, Tetbury, Tewkesbury, Westbury-On-Severn, Wotton-Under-Edge which come under the local authority of the Gloucester Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in GL4 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of GL4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The GL4 postcode district is a UK postal code area which covers part of Gloucester, a historic city in the South West of England. It is a mixed urban and rural area, with the outer parts of the district including countryside villages and areas with small towns.
The postcode GL4 covers the majority of the city centre, including the cathedral and main shopping streets, as well as surrounding suburbs and villages. In the outer parts of GL4, it also covers small villages such as Longford, Nupend and Bendens (a former railway station). The district includes parts of the M5 and M4 motorways and the A48 road.
The GL4 area is served by multiple bus services, as well as by two main railway stations in the city: Gloucester station and Eastgate station. These both have regular services to London and other major cities.
The population of GL4 is estimated to be around 58,000. It is a diverse area, with a mix of different ages, ethnicities, incomes and abilities. As such, there is a wide variety of leisure activities and attractions on offer in the area, with many parks, historic buildings, sports and cultural facilities.
The University of Gloucestershire is also located in the district, as well as a number of local colleges and schools. There are a range of shopping options in the area, from independent stores to the major supermarkets, and there are a few pubs and bars, but not an overly bustling nightlife.
The GL4 postcode district overall has a friendly atmosphere and is known as a safe area. It is a great place to live due to all it has to offer.
Demographics
Gloucestershire
GL4 is located in the county of Gloucestershire, in England.
Gloucestershire has a total population of 900,800, making it the 23rd largest county in the UK.
Gloucestershire has a total area of 1216 square miles, and a population density of 285 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | GL4 |
| Postal Town | Gloucester |
| MSOA Name | Gloucester 012 |
| LSOA Name | Gloucester 012A |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Region | Gloucestershire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Gloucester |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
GL4 Electoral Wards
The postal region of GL4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.