Calton Road is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL1 5ES 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 Calton Road, Gloucester, GL1 5ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL1 5NS, GL1 5EL, GL1 5NR, GL1 5NX, GL1 5NP, GL1 5EN, GL1 5ER, GL1 5LD, GL1 5EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL1 5ES 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 | 50.9% | 49.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.3% | 1.2% | 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 | 25.6% | 37.4% | 11.8% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 45.9% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 5% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 8.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 50.6% | 46.9% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 35.6% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 14.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 23.2% | 19.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.3% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 35.3% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% 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% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 6.4% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 90.9% | 82.2% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 90.5% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 90.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calton Road was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.0% lower than the Moreland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Calton Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Moreland and the 77th lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Calton Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2025-03-21 | £262,745 |
| 113 Calton Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-04-28 | £343,037 |
| 194 Calton Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,650 | 2020-07-24 | £300,543 |
| 115 Calton Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-01-15 | £292,290 |
| 202 Calton Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2016-10-24 | £306,456 |
GL1 5ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calton Junior School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | - not rated | 184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | 2out of 4 | 228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | - not rated | 228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Junior School Tredworth Road , GL1 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,105 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 | - not rated | 254 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Linden Secondary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 753 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead , GL2 5AE | - not rated | 753 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College Llanthony Road , GL2 5JQ | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Altus School Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn School Matson House , Matson GL4 6DY | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Reintegration Service Shire Hall , Westgate Street GL1 2TP | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Cryptians Rfc | Tuffley Avenue Gloucester | 110 yd | |
| Widden Old Boys Rfc | 168 Tuffley Avenue Gloucester | 110 yd | |
| Cavendish Residential Home | 301 Stroud Road Gloucester | 404 yd | |
| Ribston House | 210A Stroud Road Gloucester | 555 yd | |
| The Pembury | 9 Pembury Road Gloucester | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A M Fen & Co | Podsmead Community Centre 62 Milton Avenue Gloucester | 959 yd | |
| The Avenue | The Avenue 227 Bristol Road Gloucester | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Fryer | 76 Seymour Road Gloucester | 777 yd | |
| Wongs Kitchen | 106 Finlay Road Gloucester | 923 yd | |
| Firenze Pizzeria | 124 - 126 Tredworth Road Gloucester | 1,067 yd | |
| Trafalgar Chip Shop | Trafalgar Fish Bar 92 Tredworth Road Gloucester | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 110 Finlay Road Gloucester | 619 yd | |
| Co-op | 117 Seymour Road Gloucester | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wingates Tuffley Avenue | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Ribston Hall High School STROUD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 239 yd |
| The Oval THE OVAL | tennis courts | 397 yd |
| Blackbridge Athletics Track PODSMEAD ROAD | athletics tracks | 713 yd |
| Parry Hall PARRY HALL PARRY HALL PARRY ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| The Lannett Open Space KING EDWARDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| Crypt School PODSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 818 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 | 125.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.