Valley Gardens Kingsway is in Quedgeley, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL2 2AR is located in the Kingsway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 2005-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valley Gardens Kingsway, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL2 2AY, GL2 2BS, GL2 2AW, GL2 2BX, GL2 2DH, GL2 2BU, GL2 2BJ, GL2 2AU, GL2 2BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL2 2AR 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 | 47.7% | 47.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 52.6% | 0.3% | 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 | 35.2% | 38.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 46.9% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 58.9% | 52.6% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 40.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around GL2 2AR this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.5% | 9.7% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 25.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.8% | 91.1% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 92.4% | 89.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 89.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 7.5% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Gardens Kingsway was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.7% lower than the Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valley Gardens Kingsway has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Grange and the 114th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 577.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Valley Gardens Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2024-07-18 | £266,476 |
| Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses Valley Gardens Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £577,721 | 2024-04-10 | £567,669 |
| 10 Valley Gardens Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2023-09-29 | £408,236 |
| 50 Valley Gardens Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-02-08 | £306,389 |
| 8 Valley Gardens Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-10-25 | £397,593 |
GL2 2AR 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 | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary School Valley Gardens , Kingsway GL2 2AR | 2out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterwells Primary Academy Boulmer Avenue , Kingsway GL2 2FX | 2out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harewood Infant School Harewood Close , Tuffley GL4 0SS | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harewood Junior School Harewood Close , Tuffley GL4 0SS | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Court Junior School Courtfield Road , Quedgeley GL2 4UF | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Severn Vale School School Lane , Quedgeley GL2 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stroud Road , Tuffley GL4 0DD | 2out of 4 | 1,976 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 3,344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,390 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 4,910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 5,226 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawns NCC LLP | 346 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 677 yd | |
| Tai Pan | 13 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 681 yd | |
| Q Club | 15 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 681 yd | |
| Quedgeley Tandoori | 11A School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 681 yd | |
| CSP Catering | 15 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn Owl | The Barn Owl Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 389 yd | |
| Quedgeley Social Club | Quedgeley Social Club School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 6PJ | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok | Unit 3 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 428 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit 19 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 428 yd | |
| Pirico | Unit 1 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 479 yd | |
| Dip'n Chick'n | Unit 2 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 479 yd | |
| Ocean Fish & Chips / Kebabs | Unit 2A Quedgeley District Centre Olympus Park Quedgeley Gloucester | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 11 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 428 yd | |
| Aldi | 171 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 5TG | 445 yd | |
| Asda | Kingsway Business Park Newhaven Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 768 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 123 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 850 yd | |
| Tesco | Severnvale Shopping Centre Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 4PE | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Sport Pavilon Newhaven Road | cycling, grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Gloucester) (Closed) Olympus Park | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Bodyflex OLYMPUS PARK | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Bodyflex (Closed) Headquarters Site Headquarters Site Naas Lane | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Beaufort Co-Operative Academy WINDSOR DRIVE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Beaufort Sports Centre WINDSOR DRIVE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Harewood Junior School HAREWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOLS HAREWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOLS HAREWOOD CLOSE | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Bristol Road Recreation Ground Carters Orchard | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Field Court Junior School COURTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Tuffley Community Centre WINDSOR DRIVE | 990 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.