St Barnabas Close is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL1 5LH is located in the Tuffley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Barnabas Close, Gloucester, GL1 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 0AA, GL4 0AW, GL1 5LJ, GL4 0AL, GL4 6UE, GL4 0AB, GL1 5LQ, GL4 6SS, GL1 5LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL1 5LH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.1% | 49.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GL1 5LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.2% | 22.7% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.2% | 61.7% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 9.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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.
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 | 41.1% | 46.8% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 45.1% | 38.3% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.9% | 12.8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 10.3% | 4.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 8.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 22.4% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 31% | -4.1% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 7% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 92% | 88.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 92.7% | 88.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 92% | 88.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 67.8% | 46.2% | 21.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Barnabas Close was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Tuffley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Barnabas Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Tuffley and the 148th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 St Barnabas Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-09-22 | £315,956 |
| 19 St Barnabas Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2022-09-02 | £330,596 |
| 5 St Barnabas Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-14 | £377,579 |
| 7 St Barnabas Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-05-05 | £326,447 |
| 11 St Barnabas Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-04-19 | £368,989 |
GL1 5LH 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 retired residents living in GL1 5LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Holmleigh Road , Tuffley GL4 0RW | 1out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finlay Community School Finlay Road , GL4 6TR | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Junior School Tredworth Road , GL1 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stroud Road , Tuffley GL4 0DD | 2out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ | 2out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,334 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,693 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Gloucester 7 Eastbrook Road , Gloucester GL4 3DB | - not rated | 3,131 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 3,335 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pembury | 9 Pembury Road Gloucester | 259 yd | |
| Westbourne Nursing Home | 190 Reservoir Road Gloucester | 376 yd | |
| The Knoll Care Home | The Knoll Nursing Home Stroud Road Gloucester | 478 yd | |
| Brunswick House | 119 Reservoir Road Gloucester Gloucestershire | 488 yd | |
| Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust | Crickley Hill Country Park, Crickley Hill | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Elm | Fox And Elm 385 Stroud Road Gloucester | 946 yd | |
| A M Fen & Co | Podsmead Community Centre 62 Milton Avenue Gloucester | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Grill Podsmead | 21 Scott Avenue Gloucester | 995 yd | |
| Rys Fry LTD | 21A Scott Avenue Gloucester | 995 yd | |
| Wongs Kitchen | 106 Finlay Road Gloucester | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 110 Finlay Road Gloucester | 613 yd | |
| Co-op | 12-14 Seventh Avenue Gloucester | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crypt School PODSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Wingates Tuffley Avenue | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Blackbridge Athletics Track PODSMEAD ROAD | athletics tracks | 635 yd |
| Ribston Hall High School STROUD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 740 yd |
| The Oval THE OVAL | tennis courts | 988 yd |
| Grange Baptist Church 16A 16A GRANGE ROAD | 1,068 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.