Ballis Square is in Quedgeley, Gloucester and in Stroud district. GL2 4DJ is located in the Hardwicke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 2017-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ballis Square, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL2 4QZ, GL2 4DA, GL2 4BY, GL2 4QU, GL2 4BW, GL2 4RA, GL2 4TG, GL2 4QY, GL2 4BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL2 4DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 52.4% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.6% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GL2 4DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.5% | 27.2% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 56% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 51.2% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.9% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 11.1% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.2% | 11.8% | -9.4% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 7.5% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 11.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 26.3% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 36.2% | 15.7% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 89.1% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 91% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 91% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ballis Square was 65.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% higher than the Painswick and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ballis Square has the 15th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Painswick and Upton and the 120th highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 176.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Ballis Square, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2025-05-08 | £355,473 |
| 18 Ballis Square, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2025-05-08 | £105,975 |
| 3 Ballis Square, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-02-14 | £392,468 |
| 5 Ballis Square, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-05-15 | £484,676 |
| 11 Ballis Square, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, a newly built property | £316,995 | 2018-03-08 | £416,633 |
GL2 4DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 146 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwicke Parochial Academy Poplar Way , Hardwicke GL2 4QG | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Court Junior School Courtfield Road , Quedgeley GL2 4UF | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Court Church of England Infant Academy Courtfield Road , Quedgeley GL2 4UF | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunts Grove Primary Academy Harrier Way , Hunts Grove GL2 4EP | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Valley Gardens , Kingsway GL2 2AR | 2out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severn Vale School School Lane , Quedgeley GL2 4PR | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stroud Road , Tuffley GL4 0DD | 2out of 4 | 3,417 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 3,982 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 4,967 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 | 2,994 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumble Bee | Telford Way Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 4AB | 460 yd | |
| Gather And Gather At Gloucestershire Constabulary | Gloucestershire Constabulary Waterwells Drive Quedgeley Gloucester | 517 yd | |
| Procook | Unit 2, Gateway 12 Business Park | 549 yd | |
| Laurens Caterers | Unit 10 Stanley Court Edison Close Quedgeley Gloucester | 635 yd | |
| Quedgeley & Hardwicke Cricket Club | Newhaven Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilot Inn | Pilot Inn, Sellars Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwicke Fish & Chips | Elmgrove Road East, Hardwicke | 318 yd | |
| Ogdens | Unit 1 Oakhill Court Telford Way Quedgeley Gloucester | 475 yd | |
| Busy Bee Catering | 1 Westland Road, Hardwicke | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | One Stop Shop Community Store, Elmgrove Road East | 167 yd | |
| Asda | Kingsway Business Park Newhaven Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 856 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwicke Village Hall Playing Fields ELMGROVE ESTATE | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Gloucestershire Constabulary Headquarters POLICE HEADQUARTERS POLICE HEADQUARTERS WATERWELLS DRIVE | 510 yd | |
| Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy POPLAR WAY | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Bodyflex (Closed) Headquarters Site Headquarters Site Naas Lane | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Field Court Junior School COURTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 26.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 73.3% |
| Median download speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 29.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.