10POPULATION
4%UNEMPLOYED
59%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
35%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of GL8 8LS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is GL8 8LS in Gloucester, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about GL8 8LS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 82%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 40%Male
  • 60%Female

From the last census, 40% of people in GL88LS male, and 60% female. Women outnumber men in Avening.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 35%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 26%SINGLE
  • 59%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in GL8 8LS is 26%. Single and 'other' people is 74%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90.8%WORKING
  • 4%UNEMPLOYED

4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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GL88LS Postcode Breakdown

GLAREA8DISTRICT8SECTORLSUNIT
Full PostcodeGL8 8LS
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownGloucester
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
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CountyGloucestershire
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

GL88LS Postal District

Compass Postal District

GL8 8LS postcode is located in the postal town of Gloucester. Gloucester postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode GL8 8LS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Avening0.5 miles N
Cherington1.8 miles E
Beverston2.4 miles SW
Nailsworth2.4 miles NW
Tetbury2.4 miles SE
Horsley2.5 miles W
Ashley3.6 miles E
Long Newnton3.8 miles SE
Kingscote3.9 miles W
Lasborough4 miles SW
Shipton Moyne4.9 miles S
Leighterton5.2 miles SW
Nymphsfield5.2 miles W
Tarlton5.2 miles E
Stroud5.4 miles N
London89 miles E
Glasgow298 miles N
Edinburgh298 miles N
Cardiff46 miles W
Liverpool125 miles N
Southampton63 miles SE
Saint Ives60 miles SE

Murder arrest after woman's death 31 years ago

Carol Clark, from Bristol, was found dead in Sharpness Docks in Gloucester in March 1993.

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Barnsley 0-0 Cheltenham Town

Promotion-chasing Barnsley fail to capitalise on their dominance as they are held to a 0-0 draw at home to relegation-battling Cheltenham.

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Varney seals stunning Gloucester win at Leicester

Stephen Varney scores a late try to earn Gloucester a stunning first Premiership win at Leicester Tigers for more than 16 years.

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Operator sought for park and ride at transport hub

The 33m Arle Court transport hub in Cheltenham is expected to open this summer.

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Dead dog found with 'horrific' injuries in stream

The RSPCA is appealing for anyone with information to come forward and help its investigation.

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Rees-Zammit to meet Super Bowl champions Chiefs

Louis Rees-Zammit is meeting with a number of NFL clubs after showcasing his skills during the league's Pro Day.

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Every Premiership game to be shown live next season

Premiership Rugby agrees a new television deal with TNT Sports, with every league game to be shown live next season.

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Clement signs new deal to stay with Gloucester

Back-row forward Jack Clement signs a new deal to stay with Gloucester.

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