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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.2% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.8% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 60.8% | 50.8% | -10.0% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.1% | 35% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.5% | 55.6% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 34.1% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 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 Levels | 21.6% | 14.8% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.6% | 20.2% | -1.4% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 36% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.9% | 84.7% | -10.2% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 91.3% | 82.5% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 10.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 82.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 8.7% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 8.7% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Wendling Road Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-10-25 | £228,175 |
| 2 Wendling Road Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £264,500 | 2023-04-13 | £273,743 |
| 24 Wendling Road Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2023-01-16 | £162,127 |
| 22 Wendling Road Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2022-12-16 | £229,277 |
| 20 Wendling Road Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-12-16 | £262,608 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 212 |
| Part-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley & Hardwicke Cricket Club | Newhaven Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 720 yd | |
| Laurens Caterers | Unit 10 Stanley Court Edison Close Quedgeley Gloucester | 746 yd | |
| Gather And Gather At Gloucestershire Constabulary | Gloucestershire Constabulary Waterwells Drive Quedgeley Gloucester | 858 yd | |
| Bumble Bee | Telford Way Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 4AB | 909 yd | |
| Procook | Unit 2, Gateway 12 Business Park | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn Owl | The Barn Owl Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirico | Unit 1 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 299 yd | |
| Dip'n Chick'n | Unit 2 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 299 yd | |
| Golden Wok | Unit 3 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 356 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit 19 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 356 yd | |
| Ogdens | Unit 1 Oakhill Court Telford Way Quedgeley Gloucester | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 11 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 356 yd | |
| Asda | Kingsway Business Park Newhaven Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterwells Sports Centre WATERWELLS SPORTS CENTRE WATERWELLS SPORTS CENTRE STEPHENSON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Bodyflex (Closed) Headquarters Site Headquarters Site Naas Lane | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Kingsway Sport Pavilon Newhaven Road | cycling, grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Gloucestershire Constabulary Headquarters POLICE HEADQUARTERS POLICE HEADQUARTERS WATERWELLS DRIVE | 865 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.