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Wendling Road Kingsway is in Quedgeley, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL2 2HJ is located in the Kingsway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 2014-03-01.

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

Nearby postcodes are: GL2 2GX, GL2 2FX, GL2 2HU, GL2 2HX, GL2 2FW, GL2 2HY, GL2 2GW, GL2 2GY, GL2 2GU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL2 2HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.1%50.2%-0.9% 51.0% -0.8%
Male48.9%49.8%0.9% 49.0% 0.8%

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 2HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single60.8%50.8%-10.0% 37.9% 12.9%
Married: Opposite sex28.1%35%6.9% 44.2% -9.2%
Separated2.5%3.6%1.1% 2.2% 1.4%
Divorced7%9.1%2.1% 9.1% 0.0%
Widowed1.5%1.6%0.1% 6.1% -4.5%

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 (89.7%) 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 health60.5%55.6%-4.9% 48.4% 7.2%
Good health30.1%34.1%4.0% 33.6% 0.5%
Fair health7.2%7.6%0.4% 12.7% -5.1%
Bad health0.7%2.2%1.5% 4.0% -1.8%
Very bad health1.4%0.5%-0.9% 1.2% -0.7%

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 qualifications9%10.6%1.6% 18.2% -7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19.1%10.9%-8.2% 9.6% 1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels21.6%14.8%-6.8% 13.4% 1.4%
Apprenticeship2%5.7%3.7% 5.3% 0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels21.6%20.2%-1.4% 16.9% 3.3%
Degree or Similar25.6%36%10.4% 33.8% 2.2%
Other1%1.8%0.8% 2.8% -1.0%

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)
Bangladeshi0%0.7%0.7% 1.1% -0.4%
Chinese0%0.5%0.5% 0.7% -0.2%
Indian0.4%0.7%0.3% 3.1% -2.4%
Pakistani0%0.5%0.5% 2.7% -2.2%
Other Asian0%0.9%0.9% 1.6% -0.7%
Black African3.3%2.9%-0.4% 2.5% 0.4%
Black Caribbean0%1.6%1.6% 1.0% 0.6%
Other Black0%0.7%0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and African0%0.9%0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.4%4.2%2.8% 0.9% 3.3%
Mixed Other0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
White94.9%84.7%-10.2% 81.4% 3.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%0.2%0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
Other0%0.7%0.7% 1.6% -0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.5% 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 Kingdom91.3%82.5%-8.8% 83.2% -0.7%
European Union6.2%10.5%4.3% 6.1% 4.4%
Rest of Europe0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
Africa2.2%2.5%0.3% 2.7% -0.2%
Middle East and Asia0%2.9%2.9% 5.6% -2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 1.3% -0.6%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.9%82.5%-8.4% 83.2% -0.7%
10+ Years4.3%8.7%4.4% 9.8% -1.1%
5-10 Years0.7%5.2%4.5% 2.9% 2.3%
2-5 Years2.5%3.4%0.9% 2.2% 1.2%
Less than 2 years1.4%0.2%-1.2% 1.9% -1.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom71.6% 76.7% -5.1%
France0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Poland8.7% 1.3% 7.4%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Other EU countries1.8% 1.5% 0.3%
Other Europe0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Eastern Asia0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Southern Asia1.1% 1.2% -0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
No passport held13.4% 13.5% -0.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion47.8% 37.2% 10.6%
Christian39.9% 46.2% -6.3%
Buddhist0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Hindu0.7% 1.7% -1.0%
Jewish0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Muslim2% 6.5% -4.5%
Not answered8.7% 6.0% 2.7%

Safety

Is Wendling Road Kingsway dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wendling Road Kingsway was 250.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.9% higher than the Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wendling Road Kingsway has the 6th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Grange and the 56th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.



🔎 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 2HJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Wendling Road 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 Wendling Road Kingsway, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL2 2HJ

Average Price
£262,911
Semi-Detached
£262,431
Terraced
£249,990
Detached
£310,054
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wendling Road Kingsway

Average Price
£280,010
Semi-Detached
£282,849
Terraced
£273,714
Detached
£287,447
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wendling Road Kingsway

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
10 Wendling Road Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£225,0002023-10-25 £228,175
2 Wendling Road Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£264,5002023-04-13 £273,743
24 Wendling Road Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£161,0002023-01-16 £162,127
22 Wendling Road Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£227,0002022-12-16 £229,277
20 Wendling Road Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£260,0002022-12-16 £262,608
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL2 2HJ

Employment

GL2 2HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 Employee212
Part-Time Employee66
Self-Employed26
Looking after home or family16
Long-Term Sick or disabled15
Retired13
Student (economically inactive)13
Other10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)10
Unemployed3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles30
Human health and social work activities21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security17
Construction16
Manufacturing15
Information and communication9
Financial and insurance activities9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Administrative and support service activities7
Education7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Other5
Transport and storage3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Mining and quarrying1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Waterwells Primary Academy
Boulmer Avenue , Kingsway GL2 2FX
2out of 4 219 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Kingsway Primary School
Valley Gardens , Kingsway GL2 2AR
2out of 4 431 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Field Court Junior School
Courtfield Road , Quedgeley GL2 4UF
4out of 4 1,202 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Field Court Church of England Infant Academy
Courtfield Road , Quedgeley GL2 4UF
4out of 4 1,262 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Harewood Infant School
Harewood Close , Tuffley GL4 0SS
3out of 4 1,332 yd Community school No 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 1,312 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Severn Vale School
School Lane , Quedgeley GL2 4PR
3out of 4 1,646 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 2,077 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Crypt School
Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE
4out of 4 2,859 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ribston Hall High School
Stroud Road , GL1 5LE
3out of 4 3,834 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 2,026 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Al Ashraf Primary School
Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB
- not rated 5,434 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
Quedgeley & Hardwicke Cricket ClubNewhaven Road Quedgeley Gloucester720 yd
Laurens CaterersUnit 10 Stanley Court Edison Close Quedgeley Gloucester746 yd
Gather And Gather At Gloucestershire ConstabularyGloucestershire Constabulary Waterwells Drive Quedgeley Gloucester858 yd
Bumble BeeTelford Way Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 4AB909 yd
ProcookUnit 2, Gateway 12 Business Park1,010 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Barn OwlThe Barn Owl Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester402 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
PiricoUnit 1 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester299 yd
Dip'n Chick'nUnit 2 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester299 yd
Golden WokUnit 3 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester356 yd
Pizza Hut DeliveryUnit 19 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester356 yd
OgdensUnit 1 Oakhill Court Telford Way Quedgeley Gloucester904 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoUnit 11 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester356 yd
AsdaKingsway Business Park Newhaven Road Quedgeley Gloucester754 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Waterwells Sports Centre
WATERWELLS SPORTS CENTRE WATERWELLS SPORTS CENTRE STEPHENSON DRIVE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches527 yd
Bodyflex (Closed)
Headquarters Site Headquarters Site Naas Lane
health and fitness suite547 yd
Kingsway Sport Pavilon
Newhaven Road
cycling, grass pitches667 yd
Gloucestershire Constabulary Headquarters
POLICE HEADQUARTERS POLICE HEADQUARTERS WATERWELLS DRIVE
865 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 speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed159.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed21.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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