St James Street is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL1 4JS is located in the Barton and Tredworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St James Street, Gloucester, GL1 4JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL1 4HQ, GL1 4HG, GL1 4JT, GL1 4JP, GL1 4JR, GL1 4ND, GL1 4JW, GL1 4HD, GL1 4HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL1 4JS is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 44.6% | 46.4% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 55.4% | 53.6% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 41.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 47.5% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40% | 44.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 40% | 34.2% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 16.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 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 4JS this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher 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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 29.8% | 5.4% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 13.8% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.1% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 22.3% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 17% | 2.5% | -14.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 24.9% | 32% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 28.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 9.5% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 3.7% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 43.5% | 33.4% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -48.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 56% 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 | 59.1% | 56% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 15.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 5.9% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 21.9% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 16.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 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 | 58% | 56% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 25.6% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 8.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 5.2% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 4.9% | -12.5% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Muslim | 54.1% | 6.5% | 47.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Street was 229.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% higher than the Barton and Tredworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Barton and Tredworth and the 61st highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 158.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15A St James Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-05-29 | £152,584 |
| 16 St James Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-07-02 | £159,987 |
| 36 St James Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-06-05 | £173,892 |
| 36 St James Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-12-19 | £144,654 |
| 17 St James Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-03-23 | £197,656 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Other | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Junior School Upton Street , GL1 4JU | 2out of 4 | 176 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Widden Primary School Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | 2out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy Victory Road , Tredworth GL1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatherley Infant School Hatherley Road , GL1 4PW | 2out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Junior School Tredworth Road , GL1 4QG | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,964 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 43 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 1,379 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khans Kebabs | 184 Barton Street Gloucester | 164 yd | |
| New Cantonese Restaurant | 292 Barton Street Gloucester | 201 yd | |
| OCS Group Uk Ltd | 78 Ryecroft Street Gloucester | 228 yd | |
| St James City Farm Coffee Shop | St James City Farm Albany Street Gloucester | 232 yd | |
| Mountlands Day Nursery | 36 Vicarage Road Gloucester | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn | Plough Inn 9 Upton Street Gloucester | 84 yd | |
| The Treddy | The Treddy 85 High Street Gloucester | 364 yd | |
| Fever | 83 - 85 Eastgate Street Gloucester | 951 yd | |
| Jax Bar And Club | 5 - 7 Brunswick Road Gloucester | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Chicken N Pizza | 220 Barton Street Gloucester | 118 yd | |
| Phoenix Chef | 234 Barton Street Gloucester | 118 yd | |
| Kandahar Village | 216 - 218 Barton Street Gloucester | 118 yd | |
| Sam's Pizza And Kebab | 52 High Street Gloucester | 239 yd | |
| Ranchers Original Ltd | 174 Barton Street Gloucester | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 41 Bruton Way Gloucester | 679 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Triangle Park Triangle Way Gloucester | 802 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2B 108 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Systems Mma Gym St. James Trading Estate St. James Trading Estate Barton Street | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| St James Church Hall UPTON STREET | 204 yd | |
| Gymnation (Closed) Alfred Street | health and fitness suite | 257 yd |
| The Glebe MOOR STREET | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Widden Primary School SINOPE STREET | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Gl1 Leisure Centre BRUTON WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Goucester Park (Closed) Park End Road | tennis courts | 776 yd |
| Gloucester City Winget Cricket Club SPA ROAD | 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 108.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.