Sycamore Close is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL1 5TY is located in the Podsmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Close, Gloucester, GL1 5TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL1 5TZ, GL1 5TX, GL1 5PG, GL1 5PQ, GL2 5BW, GL1 5PE, GL2 5AP, GL1 5PD, GL2 5AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL1 5TY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 47.5% | 47.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 52.5% | 52.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 37.3% | 39.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 38% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 14.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6% | 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 (86.5%) 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 | 51.4% | 47.3% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 39.2% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 19.3% | 20.3% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 9.4% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 16.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 22.6% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 24.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95% | 84.1% | -10.9% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 92.2% | 87% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 87% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Close was 34.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Moreland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sycamore Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Moreland and the 118th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sycamore Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-11-25 | £184,816 |
| 22 Sycamore Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-11-14 | £210,418 |
| 24 Sycamore Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-09-30 | £196,704 |
| 32 Sycamore Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-02-19 | £221,824 |
| 21 Sycamore Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2020-07-13 | £212,167 |
GL1 5TY 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Holmleigh Road , Tuffley GL4 0RW | 1out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Junior School Tredworth Road , GL1 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempsted Church of England Primary School St Swithun's Road , Hempsted GL2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 820 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 | 1,870 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,413 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 | 1,243 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,603 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 3,087 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 3,248 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnet Health | 155 Podsmead Road Gloucester | 215 yd | |
| Old Cryptians Rfc | Tuffley Avenue Gloucester | 415 yd | |
| Widden Old Boys Rfc | 168 Tuffley Avenue Gloucester | 415 yd | |
| Butterfly Coffee Shop | 15A Scott Avenue Gloucester | 614 yd | |
| Branksome House | 26 Tuffley Avenue Gloucester | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A M Fen & Co | Podsmead Community Centre 62 Milton Avenue Gloucester | 503 yd | |
| The Avenue | The Avenue 227 Bristol Road Gloucester | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Grill Podsmead | 21 Scott Avenue Gloucester | 614 yd | |
| Rys Fry LTD | 21A Scott Avenue Gloucester | 614 yd | |
| Seymour Fryer | 76 Seymour Road Gloucester | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 110 Finlay Road Gloucester | 989 yd | |
| Lidl | 250 Bristol Road Gloucester | 1,000 yd | |
| Co-op | 117 Seymour Road Gloucester | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbridge Athletics Track PODSMEAD ROAD | athletics tracks | 219 yd |
| Wingates Tuffley Avenue | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Crypt School PODSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| The Oval THE OVAL | tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Ribston Hall High School STROUD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Glevum Park LOWER TUFFLEY LANE | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Murray Hall MURRAY HALL MURRAY HALL TUFFLEY LANE | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Grange Baptist Church 16A 16A GRANGE ROAD | 1,022 yd | |
| Grange Primary School HOLMLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.