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GL4 5UW
Gorse Close, Abbeymead, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
GloucesterGloucester District (B)
GL4 5UW is a family-oriented suburban location, Popular with middle-age people and families dominated by large detached and executive homes, where travel is generally convenient, and is among the most secure places to live. This postcode is offering excellent access to supermarkets and high-street shops, with restricted healthcare availability, and where job security is less certain. This postcode is one of the safest areas in the region.
Abbeymead, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Key Stats
Households
155
Male: 12, Female: 14
Household Income
£54,500
UK average: £38,100 (Jul 23)
Postcode Sector
Gloucester
Population
People
Population Density
People/km2
Average Income
Per household
Affordability
8 / 10
Crime & Safety
9 / 10
Amenities
8 / 10
Overview
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Where is GL4 5UW?
Approximate address:
Gorse Close, Abbeymead, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
The postcode GL4 5UW is located in the Gloucester area, part of the Gloucester District (B) district, and classed as a Urban: City and Town area.
GL4 5UW is a neighbourhood in part of a smaller city or town, with a mix of residential and industrial zones.
Note: demographic statistics are based on LSOA (E01022281) and OA (E00113268) output area data from the Census 2021, published by the Office for National Statistics, and are based on a best-fit model.
Location
Gloucester
Coordinates
51.841820, -2.194759
Easting/Northing
386679, 0215931
Grid Ref
SO866159
Parliamentary Constituency
Gloucester
Local Authority
Gloucester
Population Density
4,763 km²
Coordinates
51.841820, -2.194759
Easting/Northing
386679, 0215931
Grid Ref
SO866159
Parliamentary Constituency
Gloucester
Local Authority
Gloucester
Population Density
4,763 km²
Area Codes
Output area: E00113268
OA Code
E00113268
LSOA Code
E01022281
MSOA Code
E02004645
Ward
E05010951
Parish
Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)
E37000011
Rural/Urban Code
C1 - Urban: City and Town
OA Code
E00113268
LSOA Code
E01022281
MSOA Code
E02004645
Ward
E05010951
Parish
Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP)
E37000011
Rural/Urban Code
C1 - Urban: City and Town
Demographics
Who lives in the GL4 5UW neighbourhood? Our system analyses 100+ factors to determine who lives here.
AB Social Score
A score of 8/10 indicates a strong presence of residents in higher managerial or professional occupations, reflecting a predominantly affluent and professional community.
AB social grade score is calculated from Census 21 data, reporting people who have higher and intermediate managerial, admin and professional occupations.
Education Score
With an Education Score of 4/10, tGL4 5UW shows a growing presence of residents with higher qualifications, indicating moderate educational attainment.
This score is based on educational factors, including the highest level of qualifications per output area as reported in Census 2021 statistics.
Credit Status Score
With a Credit Status Score of 6/10, GL4 5UW shows reasonably good credit health, with residents generally maintaining stable financial profiles and lower risks of default.
Based on average credit rating by local authority, adjusted and weighted with factors including unemployment, crime, deprivation, and income.
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Property Scorecard
What types of properties are in the GL4 5UW neighbourhood, and how valuable are homes in this area?
Housing Affordability Score
Scoring 8/10 in Housing Affordability, this postcode offers very favourable conditions for buyers, where the cost of housing is comfortably matched by average household incomes.
Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus property prices.
Rental Affordability Score
Renters in GL4 5UW benefit from strong affordability, with housing costs comfortably matched to local incomes, easing the financial burden on households.
Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus rental prices in this local authority.
Yield Potential Score
Investors may find limited appeal here, as property yields are below average, making it challenging to achieve substantial returns on investment.
Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus
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Transport Scorecard
How easy is it to travel to and from the GL4 5UW postcode?
Transport Score
Transport options are readily available in GL4 5UW, with frequent bus services, accessible parking, and convenient train stations, making travel relatively easy.
Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus
Commuting Score
Commuting is fairly convenient here, with plenty of local job opportunities reducing the need for long-distance travel, making journeys to work shorter.
Score derived from Census 2021 data regarding commuting distances. Higher scores may indicate work hubs and major industries are closer, meaning shorter commuting times.
Car Ownership Score
Car availability is moderate in GL4 5UW, with a reasonable number of households having access to one vehicle, while others may rely on alternative modes of transport.
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Amenities Scorecard
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Green Spaces Score
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Calculated by determining the number, size and population per park within the LSOA neighbourhood area.
Shopping Score
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Calculated by determining the availability of supermarkets, shopping centres and other amenities in this neighbourhood radius.
Fitness & Leisure Score
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Calculated by determining the ratio of household income versus
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Education Scorecard
What are the local schools and further education like?
Educational Attainment Score
Educational attainment in this area is below average, with a mix of residents holding Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications, such as GCSEs or equivalent.
Educational attainment scores are calculated from Census 2021 data by resident's (age 16+) highest level of qualification.
Childcare Score
Families in GL4 5UW benefit from a good range of childcare options, with enough services available locally to meet most needs without excessive travel.
Based on proximity, availability and accessibility of local childminders, pre-schools and childcare establishments within travel distance.
Further Education Score
A moderate selection of further education establishments is accessible, though students may still need to travel outside the area for a wider choice.
Based on availability and proximity to further education establishments nearby, including six-forms, colleges and universities.
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