Denmark Road is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL1 3JQ is located in the Kingsholm and Wotton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL1 3JJ, GL1 3DX, GL1 3HG, GL1 3JH, GL1 3DU, GL1 3DS, GL1 3ED, GL1 3EW, GL1 3EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL1 3JQ is primarily male, with 54.8% 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 | 46.2% | 45.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 53.8% | 54.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 3JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 53.8% | 53.7% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 30.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 41.6% | 45% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 32.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 18.9% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 24% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 16.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 31.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.4% | 90% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 89.3% | 87.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 88.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.7% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denmark Road was 196.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.6% higher than the Elmbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Denmark Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Elmbridge and the 71st highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Denmark Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-05-01 | £94,698 |
| 47 Denmark Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2015-09-04 | £92,991 |
| 39 Denmark Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2015-03-13 | £584,494 |
| 33 Denmark Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2014-08-22 | £534,916 |
| 42 Denmark Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2014-03-06 | £593,559 |
GL1 3JQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Other | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 317 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Horton Road , GL1 3PY | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widden Primary School Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | 2out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Park Primary Academy Clock Tower Road , Longford GL2 9FP | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Junior School Upton Street , GL1 4JU | 2out of 4 | 1,751 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 | 131 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 3,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 497 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 777 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 831 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Milestone School Longford Lane , GL2 9EU | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferncroft | 14 Heathville Road Gloucester Gloucestershire | 140 yd | |
| Heathville Residential Care | 33 Heathville Road Gloucester | 140 yd | |
| Hugo And Holly Day Nursery | 8 Heathville Road Gloucester | 140 yd | |
| Alexandra House | 2 Alexandra Road Gloucester | 229 yd | |
| Homes2inspire Limited | Trevone House 22 Denmark Road Gloucester | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartans RFC | Spartans RFC And Kingsholm Neighbourhood Partnership 79A Sebert Street Gloucester | 357 yd | |
| Kingsholm Inn | Kingsholm Inn 8 - 10 Kingsholm Road Gloucester | 525 yd | |
| Sweet Success At Redwood Educational Centre | Great Western Road Gloucester | 557 yd | |
| Heritage Bar | 1 Kingsholm Road Gloucester | 583 yd | |
| Freemans Event Partners @ Gloucester Rugby | Gloucester Rugby Football Club Kingsholm Road Gloucester | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London Supper Bar Also T/A Italian Pizza And Kebab House | 37 London Road Gloucester | 426 yd | |
| Gloucester Grill | 33 London Road Gloucester | 426 yd | |
| Wing Wah | 1 Swan Road Gloucester | 427 yd | |
| Mermaid Fish And Chips | Mermaid Fish & Chips 6 Kingsholm Road Gloucester | 528 yd | |
| MFG Subway London Road | Subway 17 London Road Gloucester | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 36 London Road Gloucester | 501 yd | |
| Asda | 41 Bruton Way Gloucester | 1,010 yd | |
| Iceland | 34-38 The Oxebode Gloucester | 1,028 yd | |
| Tesco | St Oswalds Road Gloucester | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark Road High School DENMARK ROAD | 239 yd | |
| High School For Girls Grass Pitches PUBLIC OPEN SPACE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE LANSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Gloucester Wotton Lawn Tennis Club Posy Lane | tennis courts | 356 yd |
| Debenhams Sports Field (Closed) Estcourt Road | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Gloucester Civil Service Club (Closed) Estcourt Road | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 582 yd |
| Gloucester Academy (Closed) Estcourt Road | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Kingsholm Stadium ST. MARK STREET | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Redcliffe College (Closed) Wotton House Wotton House Horton Road | 715 yd | |
| University Of Gloucestershire (Oxstalls Campus) Oxstalls Campus Oxstalls Campus Oxstalls Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| The Kings School ANNIVERSARY BUILDING ANNIVERSARY BUILDING PITT STREET | grass pitches | 829 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 148.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.