gloucester GL53 Postcodes

Gloucester (GL53)

The GL53 postcode area is located in the Gloucester postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 906 individual postcodes.

There are 34 electoral wards in the GL53 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 Cheltenham Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 39% of people in GL53 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 GL53 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The GL53 postcode is located in the Gloucester district in the south west of England. The postcode district is made up of parts of Tuffley, Barnwood, Longlevens, Kingsholm and Robinswood, all of which are suburbs of the City of Gloucester. The postcode takes in an eclectic mix of homes, from terraced houses to modern apartment blocks, industrial parks and a range of small businesses.

The area provides a wide range of facilities, from supermarkets and convenience stores to dentists, doctors surgeries, schools and leisure centres. Residents enjoy good transport links, with regular bus services to and from Gloucester, Cheltenham and Bristol, with access to the M5 motorway and Gloucester railway station too. The area is also well served by local parks and open spaces, such as Robinswood Hill and Kingsway Gardens.

The GL53 postcode covers a wide range of local amenities, ranging from pubs and restaurants to a variety of shops and services. The nearby Gloucester Quays outlet shopping centre hosts a number of events throughout the year too, including the Christmas market and art fair.

GL53 benefits from an excellent range of education and childcare facilities. Longlevens Infant and Junior School is rated outstanding by Ofsted and the nearby Kingsholm Primary School is rated 'good'. For higher education and specialist courses, there is the Royal Agricultural University located just outside the district.

The area is also renowned for its sporting heritage, boasting two major rugby union teams; Gloucester Rugby and Glos Tigers. There is also the GLoucestershire cricket club, multiple gyms and a range of outdoor pursuits to enjoy just a few kilometres away.

TheGL53 district is a fashionable, well connected and dynamic part of Gloucester. It enjoys a range of facilities that make it a desirable location to live and work in, along with the benefits of being within easy reach of the magnificent Cotswolds.

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