Church Drive is in Quedgeley, Gloucester and in Stroud district. GL2 4UW 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 Church Drive, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL2 4UN, GL2 4PJ, GL2 4UR, GL2 4UP, GL2 4QL, GL2 4RE, GL2 4QN, GL2 4US, GL2 4QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL2 4UW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 51.1% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 44.8% | 48.9% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 27.7% | 31.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 46.1% | -11.2% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 14% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 37.3% | 33.7% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -14.7% |
| Good health | 43.7% | 40.7% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 18.1% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 20.4% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 17.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 17.3% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8.8% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 11.9% | -7.3% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 21.7% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.7% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 93% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 90.7% | 94.5% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 1.8% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 94.5% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Drive was 173.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% higher than the Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Grange and the 80th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Church Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-11-12 | £315,205 |
| 48 Church Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-02 | £245,274 |
| 33 Church Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-07-29 | £278,674 |
| 55 Church Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-07-18 | £288,808 |
| 66 Church Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-05-17 | £247,273 |
GL2 4UW 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Green Primary School St James , Quedgeley GL2 4WD | 3out of 4 | 289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Court Church of England Infant Academy Courtfield Road , Quedgeley GL2 4UF | 4out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Court Junior School Courtfield Road , Quedgeley GL2 4UF | 4out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Primary School Elmore Lane East , Quedgeley GL2 4LX | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy Clearwater Drive , Quedgeley GL2 4GH | - not rated | 969 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 | 591 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 1,343 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 | 2,616 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 3,733 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 | 1,725 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 5,237 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tai Pan | 13 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 123 yd | |
| Q Club | 15 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 123 yd | |
| Quedgeley Tandoori | 11A School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 123 yd | |
| CSP Catering | 15 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 123 yd | |
| Tesco Family Restaurant | Tesco Customer Restaurant Bristol Road Gloucester | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley Social Club | Quedgeley Social Club School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 6PJ | 87 yd | |
| The Barn Owl | The Barn Owl Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley Fryer | 11 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 123 yd | |
| Ocean Fish & Chips / Kebabs | Unit 2A Quedgeley District Centre Olympus Park Quedgeley Gloucester | 281 yd | |
| Three Little Pigs | Unit 50 Space Business Centre Olympus Park Quedgeley Gloucester | 579 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 1 121 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 656 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Quedgeley District Centre Olympus Park Quedgeley Gloucester | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 171 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 5TG | 288 yd | |
| Tesco | Severnvale Shopping Centre Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 4PE | 306 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 123 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 656 yd | |
| Asda | Kingsway Business Park Newhaven Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 693 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 11 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Field Court Junior School COURTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Gloucester) (Closed) Olympus Park | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Bodyflex OLYMPUS PARK | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Kingsway Sport Pavilon Newhaven Road | cycling, grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Bristol Road Recreation Ground Carters Orchard | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Severn Vale School SCHOOL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 670 yd |
| Bodyflex (Closed) Headquarters Site Headquarters Site Naas Lane | health and fitness suite | 830 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.