Bristol Road is in Quedgeley, Gloucester and in Stroud district. GL2 4QW is located in the Quedgeley Fieldcourt electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bristol Road, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL2 4TQ, GL2 4QS, GL2 4UY, GL2 4QR, GL2 4RQ, GL2 4YL, GL2 4UP, GL2 4RN, GL2 4UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL2 4QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 35.7% | 34.6% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 50.6% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 42.3% | 47.3% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.9% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 13.4% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 7.7% | 2.4% | -5.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 22.3% | 17.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 10.2% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 22.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 28.6% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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 | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 92.5% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 97.9% | 92.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 97.2% | 93.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bristol Road was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bristol Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Grange and the 106th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 356 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-28 | £447,697 |
| 328 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-05-31 | £298,788 |
| 201 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-09-02 | £461,455 |
| 227 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £379,000 | 2021-04-22 | £435,447 |
| 197 Bristol Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-03-01 | £433,929 |
GL2 4QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Court Junior School Courtfield Road , Quedgeley GL2 4UF | 4out of 4 | 219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Court Church of England Infant Academy Courtfield Road , Quedgeley GL2 4UF | 4out of 4 | 251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Green Primary School St James , Quedgeley GL2 4WD | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Valley Gardens , Kingsway GL2 2AR | 2out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy Clearwater Drive , Quedgeley GL2 4GH | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Free schools | 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 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 1,431 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 | 2,649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 2,930 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 3,902 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 | 1,898 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 5,429 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawns NCC LLP | 346 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 5 yd | |
| Tai Pan | 13 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 383 yd | |
| Q Club | 15 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 383 yd | |
| Quedgeley Tandoori | 11A School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 383 yd | |
| CSP Catering | 15 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley Social Club | Quedgeley Social Club School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 6PJ | 345 yd | |
| The Barn Owl | The Barn Owl Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley Fryer | 11 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 383 yd | |
| Ocean Fish & Chips / Kebabs | Unit 2A Quedgeley District Centre Olympus Park Quedgeley Gloucester | 470 yd | |
| Golden Wok | Unit 3 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 772 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit 19 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 772 yd | |
| Three Little Pigs | Unit 50 Space Business Centre Olympus Park Quedgeley Gloucester | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Kingsway Business Park Newhaven Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 437 yd | |
| Aldi | 171 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 5TG | 442 yd | |
| Tesco | Severnvale Shopping Centre Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 4PE | 565 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 11 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 772 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 123 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Field Court Junior School COURTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Kingsway Sport Pavilon Newhaven Road | cycling, grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Bodyflex (Closed) Headquarters Site Headquarters Site Naas Lane | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Gloucester) (Closed) Olympus Park | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Severn Vale School SCHOOL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Bodyflex OLYMPUS PARK | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Bristol Road Recreation Ground Carters Orchard | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Gloucestershire Constabulary Headquarters POLICE HEADQUARTERS POLICE HEADQUARTERS WATERWELLS DRIVE | 986 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 186.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.