Priory Road is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL1 2RB is located in the Westgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Priory Road, Gloucester, GL1 2RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL1 2RG, GL1 2RE, GL1 2RL, GL1 2TA, GL1 2SZ, GL1 2PW, GL1 2RF, GL1 2PN, GL1 2QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL1 2RB is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 35.6% | 44.8% | 9.2% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 64.4% | 55.2% | -9.2% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 2RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 47.9% | 56% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 21.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 15.9% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 3.6% | -10.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 29.2% | 47.2% | 18.0% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 38% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 23% | 11.3% | -11.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 2RB this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 9.9% | -22.4% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.1% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 23.4% | 16.4% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 36.9% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.8% | 87.5% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 86.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 86.5% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Road was 478.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 317.4% higher than the Moreland average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Priory Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Moreland and the 22nd highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Priory Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-05-14 | £236,768 |
| 24A Priory Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2020-07-30 | £220,400 |
| 28 Priory Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2019-08-22 | £228,344 |
| 36 Priory Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2019-06-26 | £226,517 |
| 32 Priory Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-07-06 | £167,221 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 944 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School New Street , GL1 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widden Primary School Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | 2out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Community school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Horton Road , GL1 3PY | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Junior School Upton Street , GL1 4JU | 2out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 3,553 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 3,567 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 3,656 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 1,914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral View Respite Care Centre | Archdeacon Street Gloucester | 156 yd | |
| St Mary De Lode Catering Group | St Mary De Lode Archdeacon Street Gloucester GL1 2QX | 187 yd | |
| Riverside Sports And Leisure Club | St Oswalds Road Gloucester | 226 yd | |
| Dick Whittington | 100 Westgate Street Gloucester | 265 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shops | Dunelm Unit 3 Westgate Retail Park St Oswalds Road Gloucester | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deans Walk Inn | Deans Walk Inn 86 St Catherine Street Gloucester | 379 yd | |
| The Sword Inn | Sword Bar 43 - 45 Westgate Street Gloucester | 461 yd | |
| Angies Bar | 1 Bull Lane Gloucester | 488 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | 53 Westgate Street Gloucester | 497 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | Cross Keys Inn Cross Keys Lane Gloucester | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Master | Burger Star 113 Westgate Street Gloucester | 271 yd | |
| Island Bites Kitchen Ltd | 36 Westgate Street Gloucester | 472 yd | |
| Ye Olde Fish Shoppe | 8 Hare Lane Gloucester | 586 yd | |
| Burger King | St Oswalds Park Gavel Way Gloucester | 628 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | St Oswalds Park Gavel Way Gloucester | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | St Oswalds Road Gloucester | 300 yd | |
| Tesco | 21 - 25 Southgate Street Gloucester | 673 yd | |
| Iceland | 34-38 The Oxebode Gloucester | 727 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 London Road Gloucester | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Kings School (Archdeacon Meadow Sports Ground) ARCHDEACON MEADOW ARCHDEACON MEADOW ST OSWALDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 148 yd |
| Riverside Sports & Leisure Club (Gloucester) ST. OSWALDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 227 yd |
| The Kings School ANNIVERSARY BUILDING ANNIVERSARY BUILDING PITT STREET | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Gloucester All Blues Rfc CASTLE MEADS WAY | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Kingsholm Stadium ST. MARK STREET | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Gloucester) LONGHORN AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| The Gym (Gloucester) GLOUCESTER QUAYS DESIGNER OUTLET GLOUCESTER QUAYS DESIGNER OUTLET ST ANN WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,022 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 | 130.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.