Willowleaze is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL2 0QA is located in the Elmbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willowleaze, Gloucester, GL2 0QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL2 0LQ, GL2 0QB, GL2 0PT, GL2 0PW, GL2 0JU, GL2 0PS, GL2 0PN, GL2 0PR, GL2 0PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL2 0QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.1% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.9% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GL2 0QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 42.8% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 35.8% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 13.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 36.4% | 46.1% | 9.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 42% | 36% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 13.8% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 20.5% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 13.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 19% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 16.1% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.1% | 82.8% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 95.7% | 88.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 88.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willowleaze was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% lower than the Elmbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willowleaze has the 20th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Elmbridge and the 199th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Willowleaze, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-07-14 | £240,005 |
| 17 Willowleaze, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-06-03 | £254,114 |
| Flat 1 37 Willowleaze, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-04-22 | £133,779 |
| 16 Willowleaze, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-03-12 | £208,590 |
| 25 Willowleaze, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-06-01 | £251,178 |
GL2 0QA 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbridge Primary School Elmbridge Road , GL2 0PE | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlevens Junior School Church Road , Longlevens GL2 0AL | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlevens Infant School Paygrove Lane , Longlevens GL2 0AX | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Church of England Primary School Colin Road , Barnwood GL4 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Horton Road , GL1 3PY | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Churchdown School Winston Road , Churchdown GL3 2RB | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milestone School Longford Lane , GL2 9EU | 4out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Gloucester 7 Eastbrook Road , Gloucester GL4 3DB | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Hut | 136 Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 318 yd | |
| Glos And Severnside Caer Glow | Gloucester And Severnside Bowling Club Sisson Road Gloucester | 361 yd | |
| Sir Thomas Rich's Bowls Club | 38 Oakleaze Gloucester | 400 yd | |
| Wok Express | 6 Old Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 475 yd | |
| King Edward VII | 47 Old Cheltenham Road Longlevens Gloucester Gloucestershire | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walls Club Limited | Walls Sports Social Club Hammond Way Gloucester | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway - Longlevens | 131 Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 411 yd | |
| Ruddy | 10 Old Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 475 yd | |
| Queens Fish And Chips Restaurant | Queens 67 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 903 yd | |
| House Of Grillz | Unit B Greyhound Gardens Gloucester | 950 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's Supermarket Barnett Way Gloucester | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 - 4 Old Cheltenham Road Gloucester | 475 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Barnett Way Gloucester | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Richians Rfc SANDYLEAZE | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Sir Thomas Rich'S Sports Centre OAKLEAZE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 330 yd |
| Elmbridge Junior School Elmbridge Road | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Rear Of Levens Close (Closed) Leven Close | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Longlevens Infant School PAYGROVE LANE | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Windfall Way WINDFALL WAY | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Kendal Road Baptist Church KENDAL ROAD | 658 yd | |
| Walls Club Ltd HAMMOND WAY | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Meb Sports Field (Closed) Hammond Way | grass pitches | 792 yd |
| Saw Mills End SAW MILLS END | grass pitches | 863 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 | 119.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.