Bowly Road is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL1 5NN 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 Bowly Road, Gloucester, GL1 5NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL1 5EB, GL1 5NJ, GL1 5JA, GL1 5NH, GL1 5HT, GL1 5NW, GL1 5NL, GL1 5ED, GL1 5HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL1 5NN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 52% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 48% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 36% | 40.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 39.9% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 43.1% | 46.1% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 20.8% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 15.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 19.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 19.7% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 92.6% | 84.7% | -7.9% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 94% | 89.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 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 | 93.4% | 90% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowly Road was 69.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.7% lower than the Moreland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowly Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Moreland and the 178th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Bowly Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-01-20 | £316,348 |
| 22 Bowly Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-06-19 | £260,000 |
| 7 Bowly Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2020-04-09 | £181,467 |
| 6 Bowly Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-09-27 | £272,655 |
| 3 Bowly Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2018-08-31 | £285,656 |
GL1 5NN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | 2out of 4 | 491 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Junior School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | - not rated | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Junior School Tredworth Road , GL1 4QG | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Secondary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU | - not rated | 192 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | - not rated | 596 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead , GL2 5AE | - not rated | 1,126 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 | 1,629 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,612 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Altus School Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucestershire Reintegration Service Shire Hall , Westgate Street GL1 2TP | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 2,360 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pebbles Nursery | Childrens Centre Linden Road Gloucester | 128 yd | |
| Branksome House | 26 Tuffley Avenue Gloucester | 405 yd | |
| Saeed Balti House | 36 Seymour Road Gloucester | 450 yd | |
| Old Cryptians Rfc | Tuffley Avenue Gloucester | 615 yd | |
| Widden Old Boys Rfc | 168 Tuffley Avenue Gloucester | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue | The Avenue 227 Bristol Road Gloucester | 586 yd | |
| The Linden Tree | Linden Tree 73 - 75 Bristol Road Gloucester | 713 yd | |
| A M Fen & Co | Podsmead Community Centre 62 Milton Avenue Gloucester | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Fryer | 76 Seymour Road Gloucester | 229 yd | |
| Sunny Garden | 232 Bristol Road Gloucester | 612 yd | |
| Good Wok | 224 Bristol Road Gloucester | 612 yd | |
| Linden Pizzeria Ltd | 220 Bristol Road Gloucester | 613 yd | |
| Kebab Express | 150 Bristol Road Gloucester | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 117 Seymour Road Gloucester | 302 yd | |
| Tesco | Bristol Road Gloucester | 598 yd | |
| Lidl | 250 Bristol Road Gloucester | 737 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1 Clifton Road Gloucester | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Oval THE OVAL | tennis courts | 152 yd |
| The Lannett Open Space KING EDWARDS AVENUE | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| Wingates Tuffley Avenue | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Ribston Hall High School STROUD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 598 yd |
| Parry Hall PARRY HALL PARRY HALL PARRY ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Blackbridge Athletics Track PODSMEAD ROAD | athletics tracks | 961 yd |
| Hempsted Recreation Ground SOREN LARSEN WAY | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 137.6 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.