Overview of GL2 2BL

  • People
    View
  • Culture
    View
  • Safety
    View
  • Affluence
    View
  • Property Prices
    Average Price: £289,824
    View
  • Employment
    View
  • Schools
    View
  • Food And Drink
    View
  • Sport
    View
  • Broadband
    View
Click on the map to change the analyzed area

Kinloss Drive Kingsway is in Quedgeley, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL2 2BL is located in the Kingsway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.

StreetScan combines information about Kinloss Drive Kingsway, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GL2 2BX, GL2 2BG, GL2 2BH, GL2 2BE, GL2 2BU, GL2 2BS, GL2 2BJ, GL2 2BQ, GL2 2AR.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL2 2BL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45.3%47.3%2.0% 51.0% -3.7%
Male54.7%52.7%-2.0% 49.0% 3.7%

Partnership Status

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 2BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single36.9%44.2%7.3% 37.9% 6.3%
Married: Opposite sex48.5%40.5%-8.0% 44.2% -3.7%
Married: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Separated2.6%0.9%-1.7% 2.2% -1.3%
Divorced11.2%10.7%-0.5% 9.1% 1.6%
Widowed0.9%1.9%1.0% 6.1% -4.2%

Health

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 (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health60.4%50.5%-9.9% 48.4% 2.1%
Good health31.5%34.9%3.4% 33.6% 1.3%
Fair health6.9%10.2%3.3% 12.7% -2.5%
Bad health1.2%3.6%2.4% 4.0% -0.4%
Very bad health0%0.7%0.7% 1.2% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications6.4%12.1%5.7% 18.2% -6.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18.5%10.3%-8.2% 9.6% 0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels19.7%17.8%-1.9% 13.4% 4.4%
Apprenticeship3%5.6%2.6% 5.3% 0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels18%24.8%6.8% 16.9% 7.9%
Degree or Similar30.9%25.7%-5.2% 33.8% -8.1%
Other3.4%3.7%0.3% 2.8% 0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.1%2.2%0.1% 0.7% 1.5%
Indian0.9%0%-0.9% 3.1% -3.1%
Other Asian0.3%1.5%1.2% 1.6% -0.1%
Black African2.1%4%1.9% 2.5% 1.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%1.1%0.8% 1.0% 0.1%
Other Black0.3%0.7%0.4% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.5%1.5% 0.8% 0.7%
Mixed White and African1.2%0.7%-0.5% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.9%1.8%0.9% 0.9% 0.9%
Mixed Other0%1.5%1.5% 0.8% 0.7%
White91.3%84.7%-6.6% 81.4% 3.3%
Arab0.3%0.4%0.1% 0.6% -0.2%
Other0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.1%83.7%-6.4% 83.2% 0.5%
European Union4.5%9.6%5.1% 6.1% 3.5%
Africa3%3%0.0% 2.7% 0.3%
Middle East and Asia2.1%2.2%0.1% 5.6% -3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%1.5%1.2% 1.3% 0.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.1%82.8%-7.3% 83.2% -0.4%
10+ Years0.9%10.6%9.7% 9.8% 0.8%
5-10 Years2.4%4.4%2.0% 2.9% 1.5%
2-5 Years3.9%1.5%-2.4% 2.2% -0.7%
Less than 2 years2.7%0.7%-2.0% 1.9% -1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.5% 76.7% 3.8%
Poland8.5% 1.3% 7.2%
Romania0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
North Africa0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
No passport held8.5% 13.5% -5.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion46% 37.2% 8.8%
Christian42.6% 46.2% -3.6%
Buddhist1.5% 0.5% 1.0%
Muslim2.2% 6.5% -4.3%
Not answered7.7% 6.0% 1.7%

Safety

Is Kinloss Drive Kingsway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kinloss Drive Kingsway was 121.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% higher than the Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kinloss Drive Kingsway has the 19th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Grange and the 126th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,900
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in GL2 2BL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kinloss Drive Kingsway are based on 53 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gloucester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kinloss Drive Kingsway, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2BL

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL2 2BL

Average Price
£304,188
Semi-Detached
£252,120
Terraced
£259,011
Detached
£400,682
Flats/Maisonettes
£180,000
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kinloss Drive Kingsway

Average Price
£289,824
Semi-Detached
£260,600
Terraced
£261,240
Detached
£368,191
Flats/Maisonettes
£178,338
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kinloss Drive KingswayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
11 Kinloss Drive Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£280,0002024-03-28 £281,141
12 Kinloss Drive Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£220,0002023-09-19 £218,669
1 Kinloss Drive Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Detached, an established residential building
£405,0002023-09-15 £398,441
8 Kinloss Drive Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£225,0002022-07-15 £229,184
20 Kinloss Drive Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£230,0002022-02-25 £247,093
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL2 2BL

Employment

GL2 2BL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee112
Part-Time Employee36
Self-Employed19
Retired14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Student (economically inactive)6
Unemployed6
Looking after home or family5
Other0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Human health and social work activities22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security20
Education16
Financial and insurance activities15
Construction15
Information and communication14
Administrative and support service activities10
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Other7
Accommodation and food service activities7
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 6
Transport and storage4
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingsway Primary School
Valley Gardens , Kingsway GL2 2AR
2out of 4 555 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Harewood Infant School
Harewood Close , Tuffley GL4 0SS
3out of 4 665 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harewood Junior School
Harewood Close , Tuffley GL4 0SS
3out of 4 665 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Beech Green Primary School
St James , Quedgeley GL2 4WD
3out of 4 923 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Waterwells Primary Academy
Boulmer Avenue , Kingsway GL2 2FX
2out of 4 934 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holmleigh Park High School
Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT
1out of 4 595 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Severn Vale School
School Lane , Quedgeley GL2 4PR
3out of 4 1,359 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 1,848 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Crypt School
Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE
4out of 4 2,133 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ribston Hall High School
Stroud Road , GL1 5LE
3out of 4 3,116 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

Not applicable

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 1,152 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Al Ashraf Primary School
Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB
- not rated 4,676 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls
Sinope Street , GL1 4AW
- not rated 4,990 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
The King's School, Gloucester
Pitt Street , GL1 2BG
- not rated 5,404 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Queen Anne CourtQueen Anne Court Quedgeley Gloucester652 yd
Spring CentreSpring Centre Gardner House Olympus Park Quedgeley Gloucester655 yd
Tai Pan13 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester733 yd
Q Club15 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester733 yd
Quedgeley Tandoori11A School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester733 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Barn OwlThe Barn Owl Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester611 yd
Quedgeley Social ClubQuedgeley Social Club School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 6PJ796 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ocean Fish & Chips / KebabsUnit 2A Quedgeley District Centre Olympus Park Quedgeley Gloucester523 yd
Three Little PigsUnit 50 Space Business Centre Olympus Park Quedgeley Gloucester528 yd
Golden WokUnit 3 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester644 yd
Pizza Hut DeliveryUnit 19 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester644 yd
PiricoUnit 1 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester688 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Aldi171 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 5TG488 yd
TescoUnit 11 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester644 yd
Farmfoods123 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester736 yd
TescoSevernvale Shopping Centre Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 4PE863 yd
AsdaKingsway Business Park Newhaven Road Quedgeley Gloucester997 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Peak Fitness (Gloucester) (Closed)
Olympus Park
health and fitness suite542 yd
Beaufort Co-Operative Academy
WINDSOR DRIVE
grass pitches545 yd
Beaufort Sports Centre
WINDSOR DRIVE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool545 yd
Harewood Junior School
HAREWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOLS HAREWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOLS HAREWOOD CLOSE
grass pitches602 yd
Bodyflex
OLYMPUS PARK
health and fitness suite627 yd
Kingsway Sport Pavilon
Newhaven Road
cycling, grass pitches664 yd
Tuffley Community Centre
WINDSOR DRIVE
766 yd
Bristol Road Recreation Ground
Carters Orchard
grass pitches876 yd
Bodyflex (Closed)
Headquarters Site Headquarters Site Naas Lane
health and fitness suite960 yd
Holmleigh Park
Tuffley Lane
grass pitches988 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed55 Mbit/s
Average download speed121.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed17.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.