Central Road, Gloucester, GL1 5BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL1 5BU is primarily male, with 53.7% 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	49.4%	46.3%	-3.1%	51.0%	-4.7%
Male	50.6%	53.7%	3.1%	49.0%	4.7%

Partnership Status

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	41.2%	38.8%	-2.4%	37.9%	0.9%
Married: Opposite sex	44.1%	48.2%	4.1%	44.2%	4.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	1.1%	3.2%	2.1%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	9.6%	6.8%	-2.8%	9.1%	-2.3%
Widowed	4%	2.5%	-1.5%	6.1%	-3.6%

Health

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	48.8%	52.4%	3.6%	48.4%	4.0%
Good health	35.5%	30.5%	-5.0%	33.6%	-3.1%
Fair health	13%	10.5%	-2.5%	12.7%	-2.2%
Bad health	2%	4.6%	2.6%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	0.6%	2%	1.4%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	17.6%	18.1%	0.5%	18.2%	-0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.8%	11.2%	-7.6%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.1%	15.2%	-6.9%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	2.9%	-0.4%	5.3%	-2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	13.7%	-0.3%	16.9%	-3.2%
Degree or Similar	21.7%	35%	13.3%	33.8%	1.2%
Other	2.6%	4%	1.4%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.4%	4.5%	3.1%	1.1%	3.4%
Chinese	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	0.9%	2.8%	1.9%	3.1%	-0.3%
Pakistani	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	2%	1.4%	-0.6%	1.0%	0.4%
Other Black	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	0.9%	1.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	0.8%	0.6%
White	88.2%	81.9%	-6.3%	81.4%	0.5%
Other	0.3%	2%	1.7%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.6% 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%	86.6%	-3.0%	83.2%	3.4%
European Union	2.3%	5.7%	3.4%	6.1%	-0.4%
Rest of Europe	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	4.6%	2.3%	5.6%	-1.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.3%	1.7%	-0.6%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.3%	86.4%	-2.9%	83.2%	3.2%
10+ Years	0.9%	8.8%	7.9%	9.8%	-1.0%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	2%	2%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	6.9%	1.4%	-5.5%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.1%	76.7%	7.4%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Spain	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	9.7%	13.5%	-3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.2%	37.2%	-2.0%
Christian	48.3%	46.2%	2.1%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	9.9%	6.5%	3.4%
Other religion	2.3%	0.6%	1.7%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Central Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Road was 123.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% higher than the Barton and Tredworth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Central Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Barton and Tredworth and the 96th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in GL1 5BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Central Road are based on 75 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gloucester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Central Road, Gloucester, GL1 5BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL1 5BU

Average Price
£360,817

Semi-Detached
£362,988

Terraced
£328,255

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Central Road

Average Price
£317,792

Semi-Detached
£337,788

Terraced
£333,818

Detached
£255,408

Flats/Maisonettes
£155,039

Other
£2,901

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Central Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
35 Central Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2025-07-03	£377,651
35 Central Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2022-06-30	£375,994
54 Central Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2021-03-18	£360,244
37 Central Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2021-02-16	£385,584
43 Central Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2020-11-06	£401,371

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL1 5BU

Employment

GL1 5BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	113
Retired	47
Part-Time Employee	44
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	20
Looking after home or family	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Education	20
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	19
Construction	18
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Transport and storage	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Linden Primary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU	3out of 4	376 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School New Street , GL1 5BD	3out of 4	454 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tredworth Junior School Tredworth Road , GL1 4QG	3out of 4	649 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET	2out of 4	829 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET	- not rated	829 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Linden Secondary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU	- not rated	376 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE	- not rated	906 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE	3out of 4	906 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE	4out of 4	1,676 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Crypt School Podsmead , GL2 5AE	- not rated	1,676 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gloucestershire College Llanthony Road , GL2 5JQ	- not rated	1,196 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,117 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW	- not rated	1,352 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Gloucestershire Reintegration Service Shire Hall , Westgate Street GL1 2TP	- not rated	1,605 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG	- not rated	1,803 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ	- not rated	1,956 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bramble House	98 Stroud Road Gloucester	200 yd
Saeed Balti House	36 Seymour Road Gloucester	215 yd
Noah's Childrens Nursery	89 Stroud Road Gloucester	240 yd
New Garden	116 Stroud Road Gloucester	290 yd
St Philips Court	54 Philip Street Gloucester	313 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Linden Tree	Linden Tree 73 - 75 Bristol Road Gloucester	439 yd
Baker Street	230 Southgate Street Gloucester	837 yd
The Avenue	The Avenue 227 Bristol Road Gloucester	875 yd
The Treddy	The Treddy 85 High Street Gloucester	912 yd
Whitesmith Arms	Whitesmiths Arms 81 Southgate Street Gloucester	1,020 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The BBQ Society	30 Morelands Trading Estate Bristol Road Gloucester	408 yd
Hetty's Kitchen	Cafe At 31 Morelands Trading Estate Bristol Road Gloucester	408 yd
Shimla Spice	Shimla Spice 49 - 51 Bristol Road Gloucester	444 yd
Bhajis	41 Bristol Road Gloucester	448 yd
Pirico	43 Bristol Road Gloucester	448 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	117 Seymour Road Gloucester	361 yd
Aldi	Unit 1 Clifton Road Gloucester	532 yd
Tesco	Bristol Road Gloucester	584 yd
Sainsbury's	St Ann Way Gloucester	977 yd
Lidl	250 Bristol Road Gloucester	1,052 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Lannett Open Space KING EDWARDS AVENUE	grass pitches	241 yd
The Oval THE OVAL	tennis courts	655 yd
Goucester Park (Closed) Park End Road	tennis courts	693 yd
Gloucester City Winget Cricket Club SPA ROAD	grass pitches	712 yd
School Of The Lion (Closed) Spa Road		839 yd
Ribston Hall High School STROUD ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	918 yd
Parry Hall PARRY HALL PARRY HALL PARRY ROAD	grass pitches	939 yd
The Gym (Gloucester) GLOUCESTER QUAYS DESIGNER OUTLET GLOUCESTER QUAYS DESIGNER OUTLET ST ANN WAY	health and fitness suite	1,042 yd
Wingates Tuffley Avenue	grass pitches	1,091 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	174.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of GL1 5BU