Friars Orchard is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL1 1GE is located in the Westgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 2017-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Friars Orchard, Gloucester, GL1 1GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL1 1GA, GL1 1GF, GL1 1HG, GL1 1TT, GL1 1HP, GL1 1GB, GL1 1GG, GL1 1GD, GL1 1HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL1 1GE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.6% | 48.8% | 5.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 56.4% | 51.2% | -5.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GL1 1GE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59.5% | 57.3% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 24.7% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.7% | 53.5% | 19.8% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 43.3% | 35% | -8.3% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 10.5% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 0.7% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around GL1 1GE this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 7.5% | -20.8% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 6% | -11.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 21.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 49.4% | 31.6% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 85.1% | 83.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 73.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 73.7% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 14.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.9% | 73.4% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 14.3% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 2.4% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friars Orchard was 44.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.6% lower than the Moreland average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Friars Orchard has the 11th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Moreland and the 156th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 26 57 Friars Orchard, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2024-11-28 | £130,732 |
| Flat 4 59 Friars Orchard, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2024-11-18 | £193,171 |
| Flat 15 57 Friars Orchard, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-05-17 | £129,730 |
| Flat 29 57 Friars Orchard, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-01-31 | £186,313 |
| Flat 18 57 Friars Orchard, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-03-31 | £173,375 |
GL1 1GE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 177 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School New Street , GL1 5BD | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widden Primary School Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | 2out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsholm Church of England Primary School Guinea Street , GL1 3BN | 4out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Junior School Upton Street , GL1 4JU | 2out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Junior School Tredworth Road , GL1 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athina Chope - Olive Man | 9 Eastgate Market Gloucester | 40 yd | |
| Glos Conservative Club | Constitution House Constitution Walk Gloucester | 90 yd | |
| The Warehouse Ltd | Parliament Street Gloucester | 134 yd | |
| Boswells Cafe | 9 - 11 Market Way East Gate Shopping Centre Gloucester | 138 yd | |
| Farmhouse Deli | 19B Southgate Street Gloucester | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jax Bar And Club | 5 - 7 Brunswick Road Gloucester | 120 yd | |
| Robert Raikes | Robert Raikes House 38 Southgate Street Gloucester | 206 yd | |
| Fever | 83 - 85 Eastgate Street Gloucester | 286 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | Cross Keys Inn Cross Keys Lane Gloucester | 288 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | 53 Westgate Street Gloucester | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 27 Southgate Street Gloucester | 173 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 46 - 50 Southgate Street Gloucester | 220 yd | |
| Roosters Chicken | 62 Eastgate Street Gloucester | 262 yd | |
| The Wellington Fryer | 27 Wellington Street Gloucester | 293 yd | |
| Kings Corner | 32 Clarence Street Gloucester | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 21 - 25 Southgate Street Gloucester | 173 yd | |
| Iceland | 34-38 The Oxebode Gloucester | 275 yd | |
| Asda | 41 Bruton Way Gloucester | 715 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 London Road Gloucester | 820 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1 Clifton Road Gloucester | 824 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| School Of The Lion (Closed) Spa Road | 442 yd | |
| Gl1 Leisure Centre BRUTON WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 508 yd |
| Gloucester City Winget Cricket Club SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Goucester Park (Closed) Park End Road | tennis courts | 573 yd |
| The Kings School ANNIVERSARY BUILDING ANNIVERSARY BUILDING PITT STREET | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| The Gym (Gloucester) GLOUCESTER QUAYS DESIGNER OUTLET GLOUCESTER QUAYS DESIGNER OUTLET ST ANN WAY | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Widden Primary School SINOPE STREET | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| The Kings School (Archdeacon Meadow Sports Ground) ARCHDEACON MEADOW ARCHDEACON MEADOW ST OSWALDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 992 yd |
| Riverside Sports & Leisure Club (Gloucester) ST. OSWALDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,051 yd |
| Kingsholm Stadium ST. MARK STREET | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.