Harescombe Drive is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL1 3LE is located in the Kingsholm and Wotton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 2006-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harescombe Drive, Gloucester, GL1 3LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL1 3PP, GL1 3LF, GL1 3LZ, GL1 3NA, GL1 3PZ, GL1 3QD, GL1 3NW, GL1 3QA, GL1 3QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL1 3LE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 45.3% | 48.7% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 54.7% | 51.3% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 3LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 70% | 56.3% | -13.7% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 21% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -23.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 9.5% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 58.9% | 50% | -8.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 30.9% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 17.3% | 10.7% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 2.8% | 19.6% | 16.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 3.6% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.5% | 20.4% | -2.1% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 38% | -3.9% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.2% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 5.5% | -5.6% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 76.7% | 74.9% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 68.7% 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 | 76.3% | 68.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 15.8% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 10.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 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 | 76% | 69.2% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 12.7% | 5.0% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 5.4% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 6.9% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harescombe Drive was 151.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% higher than the Elmbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harescombe Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Elmbridge and the 94th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Bayswater House Harescombe Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-10-08 | £140,000 |
| 59 Bayswater House Harescombe Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2025-07-07 | £146,897 |
| 2 St James House Harescombe Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-05-01 | £139,854 |
| 20 St James House Harescombe Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-03-20 | £118,033 |
| 35 Bayswater House Harescombe Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2025-01-13 | £114,612 |
GL1 3LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3LE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Horton Road , GL1 3PY | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widden Primary School Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | 2out of 4 | 423 yd | Community school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Junior School Upton Street , GL1 4JU | 2out of 4 | 944 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsholm Church of England Primary School Guinea Street , GL1 3BN | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbridge Primary School Elmbridge Road , GL2 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,380 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 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 566 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel House | The Old Chapel Nursing Home Horton Road Gloucester | 83 yd | |
| Amigos And Costa | Gloucester Royal Hospital Main Building / Entrance Great Western Road Gloucester | 111 yd | |
| Gloucester Old Boys Rfc | Horton Road Gloucester GL1 3QA | 213 yd | |
| Horton House | 1 Horton Road Gloucester | 297 yd | |
| Wotton Lawn | Horton Road Gloucester | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | 83 - 85 Eastgate Street Gloucester | 948 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Plough Inn 9 Upton Street Gloucester | 997 yd | |
| Northend Vaults | Northend Vaults 86 - 88 Northgate Street Gloucester | 1,024 yd | |
| The Turks Head Inn | 7 - 9 St Aldate Street Gloucester | 1,057 yd | |
| The Common Room | 1B St Aldate Street Gloucester | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily | Asda Supermarket Bruton Way Gloucester | 538 yd | |
| New London Supper Bar Also T/A Italian Pizza And Kebab House | 37 London Road Gloucester | 690 yd | |
| Gloucester Grill | 33 London Road Gloucester | 690 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 169 Barton Street Gloucester | 715 yd | |
| Ranchers Original Ltd | 174 Barton Street Gloucester | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Triangle Park Triangle Way Gloucester | 529 yd | |
| Asda | 41 Bruton Way Gloucester | 538 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 London Road Gloucester | 701 yd | |
| Iceland | 34-38 The Oxebode Gloucester | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe College (Closed) Wotton House Wotton House Horton Road | 430 yd | |
| Widden Primary School SINOPE STREET | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Gl1 Leisure Centre BRUTON WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Gloucester Wotton Lawn Tennis Club Posy Lane | tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Gymnation (Closed) Alfred Street | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Pro Systems Mma Gym St. James Trading Estate St. James Trading Estate Barton Street | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| University Of Gloucestershire (Oxstalls Campus) Oxstalls Campus Oxstalls Campus Oxstalls Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,007 yd |
| St James Church Hall UPTON STREET | 1,076 yd | |
| High School For Girls Grass Pitches PUBLIC OPEN SPACE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE LANSDOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.