Alney Terrace is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL1 2RZ 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 Alney Terrace, Gloucester, GL1 2RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL1 2RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 51.3% | -5.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 43.7% | 48.7% | 5.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2RZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 22.8% | 49.4% | 26.6% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 28.8% | -12.8% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 11.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 20.5% | 4.9% | -15.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 22.2% | 48.4% | 26.2% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 33.5% | 12.2% | -21.3% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 26.1% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 18.9% | 9.2% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 20.1% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 20.5% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 8.4% | 1.9% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.8% | 69.6% | -21.2% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 0.1% | 12.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 89.6% | 84.9% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 86.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 7.4% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.3% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alney Terrace was 315.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 175.4% higher than the Moreland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alney Terrace has the 22nd highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Moreland and the 45th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 162.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Alney Terrace, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2024-05-31 | £108,387 |
| 16 Alney Terrace, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-12-22 | £130,911 |
| 1 Alney Terrace, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2022-11-10 | £138,862 |
| 10 Alney Terrace, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2017-11-16 | £264,809 |
| 1 Alney Terrace, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-10-27 | £156,549 |
GL1 2RZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,411 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School New Street , GL1 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widden Primary School Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | 2out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Community school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Horton Road , GL1 3PY | 3out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Junior School Upton Street , GL1 4JU | 2out of 4 | 2,540 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 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 4,004 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 4,072 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,141 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 2,407 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Catering | Fairview Caravan Park Pool Meadow Gloucester | 112 yd | |
| Davies Catering | Pool Meadow Gloucester | 120 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shops | Dunelm Unit 3 Westgate Retail Park St Oswalds Road Gloucester | 268 yd | |
| Riverside Sports And Leisure Club | St Oswalds Road Gloucester | 289 yd | |
| Cathedral View Respite Care Centre | Archdeacon Street Gloucester | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deans Walk Inn | Deans Walk Inn 86 St Catherine Street Gloucester | 841 yd | |
| The Sword Inn | Sword Bar 43 - 45 Westgate Street Gloucester | 922 yd | |
| Angies Bar | 1 Bull Lane Gloucester | 946 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | 53 Westgate Street Gloucester | 958 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | Cross Keys Inn Cross Keys Lane Gloucester | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Master | Burger Star 113 Westgate Street Gloucester | 687 yd | |
| Burger King | St Oswalds Park Gavel Way Gloucester | 881 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | St Oswalds Park Gavel Way Gloucester | 881 yd | |
| On Toast | 15 Severn Road Gloucester | 944 yd | |
| Island Bites Kitchen Ltd | 36 Westgate Street Gloucester | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | St Oswalds Road Gloucester | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Sports & Leisure Club (Gloucester) ST. OSWALDS ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 289 yd |
| Gloucester All Blues Rfc CASTLE MEADS WAY | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| The Kings School (Archdeacon Meadow Sports Ground) ARCHDEACON MEADOW ARCHDEACON MEADOW ST OSWALDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Gloucester) LONGHORN AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 855 yd |
| The Kings School ANNIVERSARY BUILDING ANNIVERSARY BUILDING PITT STREET | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Kingsholm Stadium ST. MARK STREET | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.