Lion Close, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4SJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL2 4SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	50.8%	-0.8%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	48.4%	49.2%	0.8%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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	30.7%	35.4%	4.7%	37.9%	-2.5%
Married: Opposite sex	56.4%	47.7%	-8.7%	44.2%	3.5%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2.5%	1.2%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	7.5%	10.3%	2.8%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	2.5%	4.5%	2.0%	6.1%	-1.6%

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 (90.5%) 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	52.8%	55.7%	2.9%	48.4%	7.3%
Good health	37.6%	34.8%	-2.8%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	8.1%	7.5%	-0.6%	12.7%	-5.2%
Bad health	1.6%	2%	0.4%	4.0%	-2.0%

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.

In the area around GL2 4SJ this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.2%	9.5%	3.3%	18.2%	-8.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.8%	9.9%	-7.9%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.2%	16.9%	-4.3%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	4.1%	0.8%	5.3%	-1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.4%	25.1%	7.7%	16.9%	8.2%
Degree or Similar	31.5%	32.9%	1.4%	33.8%	-0.9%
Other	2.5%	1.6%	-0.9%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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)
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.2%	1%	-1.2%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	95.3%	95.4%	0.1%	81.4%	14.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.5% 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	95%	93.5%	-1.5%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	2.5%	4.2%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.9%
Africa	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	93.5%	-1.5%	83.2%	10.3%
10+ Years	0%	5.6%	5.6%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0.3%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.9%	76.7%	9.2%
Poland	3.3%	1.3%	2.0%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.6%	37.2%	8.4%
Christian	50.8%	46.2%	4.6%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Not answered	2%	6.0%	-4.0%

Safety

Is Lion Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lion Close was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.1% lower than the Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lion Close has the lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Grange and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

🔎 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in GL2 4SJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lion Close are based on 22 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 Lion Close, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4SJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL2 4SJ

Average Price
£379,854

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£379,854

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lion Close

Average Price
£385,262

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£385,262

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lion CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Lion Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2021-02-19	£382,058
4 Lion Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£269,000	2019-10-11	£331,154
8 Lion Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£197,500	2013-11-15	£354,570
7 Lion Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2012-03-13	£318,123
1 Lion Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£189,995	2007-03-16	£320,213

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL2 4SJ

Employment

GL2 4SJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	105
Part-Time Employee	46
Retired	30
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	25
Construction	20
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Administrative and support service activities	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Information and communication	11
Financial and insurance activities	8
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meadowside Primary School Elmore Lane East , Quedgeley GL2 4LX	3out of 4	396 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beech Green Primary School St James , Quedgeley GL2 4WD	3out of 4	629 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy Clearwater Drive , Quedgeley GL2 4GH	- not rated	709 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Field Court Church of England Infant Academy Courtfield Road , Quedgeley GL2 4UF	4out of 4	1,131 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Field Court Junior School Courtfield Road , Quedgeley GL2 4UF	4out of 4	1,184 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Severn Vale School School Lane , Quedgeley GL2 4PR	3out of 4	988 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT	1out of 4	1,675 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE	4out of 4	2,667 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	2,972 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE	3out of 4	3,524 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	1,658 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB	- not rated	4,885 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW	- not rated	5,124 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG	- not rated	5,299 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	Distance
Little Meadow Group	Day Nursery Meadowside Primary School Elmore Lane East Quedgeley Gloucester	312 yd
Padova House	88 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester	498 yd
Busy Bees	Merlin Drive Quedgeley Gloucester	500 yd
Chestnut Court	St James Quedgeley Gloucester	580 yd
Indian Memories	79 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester	589 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Quedgeley Social Club	Quedgeley Social Club School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 6PJ		824 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Unit 1 121 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester	599 yd
Domino's Pizza	Quedgeley District Centre Olympus Park Quedgeley Gloucester	625 yd
Pizzeria Molto Bene	Unit 6 The Orchard Centre Olympus Park Quedgeley Gloucester	711 yd
Three Little Pigs	Unit 50 Space Business Centre Olympus Park Quedgeley Gloucester	792 yd
Quedgeley Fryer	11 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester	811 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Farmfoods	123 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester	599 yd
Tesco	Severnvale Shopping Centre Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 4PE	606 yd
Aldi	171 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 5TG	964 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bristol Road Recreation Ground Carters Orchard	grass pitches	442 yd
Bodyflex OLYMPUS PARK	health and fitness suite	687 yd
Peak Fitness (Gloucester) (Closed) Olympus Park	health and fitness suite	784 yd
Severn Vale School SCHOOL LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	928 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	300 Mbit/s
Average download speed	316.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	22.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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