King Edwards Avenue is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL1 5DF is located in the Moreland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about King Edwards Avenue, Gloucester, GL1 5DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL1 5QJ, GL1 5JB, GL1 5JA, GL1 5EG, GL1 5QH, GL1 5JD, GL1 5EB, GL1 5EQ, GL1 5DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL1 5DF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.2% | 49.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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% | 41.6% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 38% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 11.7% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 48% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 37.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 11.7% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 22.3% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 14.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 22% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.3% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 86.4% | 78.3% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 81.9% 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% | 81.9% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 82.1% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.8% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Edwards Avenue was 141.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% higher than the Moreland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Edwards Avenue has the 31st highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Moreland and the 102nd highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 King Edwards Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-02-07 | £243,629 |
| 36 King Edwards Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2021-03-19 | £254,444 |
| 39 King Edwards Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-06-12 | £280,430 |
| 41 King Edwards Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2015-08-04 | £224,134 |
| 39 King Edwards Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2014-12-05 | £274,183 |
GL1 5DF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Primary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU | 3out of 4 | 16 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School New Street , GL1 5BD | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Junior School Tredworth Road , GL1 4QG | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy Victory Road , Tredworth GL1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stroud Road , Tuffley GL4 0DD | 2out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ | 2out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 2,164 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 2,315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pebbles Nursery | Childrens Centre Linden Road Gloucester | 112 yd | |
| Saeed Balti House | 36 Seymour Road Gloucester | 377 yd | |
| Banana Moon Nursery | 136 Stroud Road Gloucester | 525 yd | |
| New Garden | 116 Stroud Road Gloucester | 554 yd | |
| Ribston House | 210A Stroud Road Gloucester | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linden Tree | Linden Tree 73 - 75 Bristol Road Gloucester | 688 yd | |
| The Avenue | The Avenue 227 Bristol Road Gloucester | 772 yd | |
| The Treddy | The Treddy 85 High Street Gloucester | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Fryer | 76 Seymour Road Gloucester | 331 yd | |
| Kebab Express | 150 Bristol Road Gloucester | 708 yd | |
| Linden Pizzeria Ltd | 220 Bristol Road Gloucester | 736 yd | |
| Sunny Garden | 232 Bristol Road Gloucester | 742 yd | |
| Good Wok | 224 Bristol Road Gloucester | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 117 Seymour Road Gloucester | 317 yd | |
| Tesco | Bristol Road Gloucester | 667 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1 Clifton Road Gloucester | 909 yd | |
| Lidl | 250 Bristol Road Gloucester | 937 yd | |
| Co-op | 110 Finlay Road Gloucester | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lannett Open Space KING EDWARDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| The Oval THE OVAL | tennis courts | 265 yd |
| Ribston Hall High School STROUD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 553 yd |
| Wingates Tuffley Avenue | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Parry Hall PARRY HALL PARRY HALL PARRY ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Goucester Park (Closed) Park End Road | tennis courts | 1,074 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 129.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.