Barbican Road is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL1 2JF is located in the Westgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barbican Road, Gloucester, GL1 2JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL1 2HT, GL1 2JB, GL1 2HG, GL1 2NW, GL1 2NF, GL1 2NZ, GL1 2HH, GL1 2HQ, GL1 2JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL1 2JF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 54.8% | 8.1% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 53.3% | 45.2% | -8.1% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 2JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 89.2% 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 | 59.1% | 89.2% | 30.1% | 37.9% | 51.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.7% | 7.1% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -37.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 2.5% | -9.1% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 48.4% | 55.1% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 35.5% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2JF this area, 2.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 2.1% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 2.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 7.7% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 68.8% | 51.6% | 16.9% | 51.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 17.5% | -24.4% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91% | 92.1% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 90.4% | 6.3% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 4.6% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 90.4% | 6.9% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 1% | -5.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 25.7% | 46.2% | -20.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 18.6% | 6.0% | 12.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barbican Road was 586.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 411.7% higher than the Moreland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barbican Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Moreland and the 15th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 200.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbican House, 31 Barbican Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £268,500 | 2013-10-04 | £423,251 |
| Flat 2 The Old Fire Station Barbican Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2007-08-10 | £256,371 |
| Flat 1 The Old Fire Station Barbican Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £247,500 | 2007-07-02 | £305,792 |
GL1 2JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in GL1 2JF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 269 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsholm Church of England Primary School Guinea Street , GL1 3BN | 4out of 4 | 991 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School New Street , GL1 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widden Primary School Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | 2out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Junior School Upton Street , GL1 4JU | 2out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Junior School Tredworth Road , GL1 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,814 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 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 3,284 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,432 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 | 534 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 1,796 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Shire Hall | Gloucestershire County Council Shire Hall Westgate Street Gloucester | 123 yd | |
| Bangkok Canteen | 72 Westgate Street Gloucester | 172 yd | |
| Brimbles Cafe | 66 Westgate Street Gloucester | 172 yd | |
| Soldiers Of Gloucestershire | 31 Commercial Road Gloucester GL1 2ED | 206 yd | |
| Dick Whittington | 100 Westgate Street Gloucester | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angies Bar | 1 Bull Lane Gloucester | 151 yd | |
| The Sword Inn | Sword Bar 43 - 45 Westgate Street Gloucester | 152 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | 53 Westgate Street Gloucester | 166 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | Cross Keys Inn Cross Keys Lane Gloucester | 172 yd | |
| Robert Raikes | Robert Raikes House 38 Southgate Street Gloucester | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 46 - 50 Southgate Street Gloucester | 190 yd | |
| Burger Master | Burger Star 113 Westgate Street Gloucester | 195 yd | |
| Island Bites Kitchen Ltd | 36 Westgate Street Gloucester | 202 yd | |
| Subway | 27 Southgate Street Gloucester | 240 yd | |
| On Toast | 15 Severn Road Gloucester | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 21 - 25 Southgate Street Gloucester | 240 yd | |
| Iceland | 34-38 The Oxebode Gloucester | 409 yd | |
| Tesco | St Oswalds Road Gloucester | 716 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 London Road Gloucester | 923 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1 Clifton Road Gloucester | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Kings School ANNIVERSARY BUILDING ANNIVERSARY BUILDING PITT STREET | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| The Kings School (Archdeacon Meadow Sports Ground) ARCHDEACON MEADOW ARCHDEACON MEADOW ST OSWALDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 611 yd |
| The Gym (Gloucester) GLOUCESTER QUAYS DESIGNER OUTLET GLOUCESTER QUAYS DESIGNER OUTLET ST ANN WAY | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Riverside Sports & Leisure Club (Gloucester) ST. OSWALDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| School Of The Lion (Closed) Spa Road | 665 yd | |
| Gloucester City Winget Cricket Club SPA ROAD | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Gloucester All Blues Rfc CASTLE MEADS WAY | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Gl1 Leisure Centre BRUTON WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 849 yd |
| Kingsholm Stadium ST. MARK STREET | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Goucester Park (Closed) Park End Road | tennis courts | 946 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.