Hadow Way is in Quedgeley, Gloucester and in Stroud district. GL2 4YJ 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 Hadow Way, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL2 4UZ, GL2 4YW, GL2 4YL, GL2 4YN, GL2 4UX, GL2 4UY, GL2 4YP, GL2 4TQ, GL2 4QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL2 4YJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 48.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 37.8% | 39.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 46.8% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 | 47.3% | 45.4% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 39.5% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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 | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 13% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.2% | 17% | -8.2% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 24.2% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 25.1% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 93.8% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 91.4% | 93.7% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 93.7% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.8% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hadow Way was 130.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% higher than the Grange average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hadow Way has the 17th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Grange and the 115th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Hadow Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-03-14 | £268,618 |
| 10 Hadow Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-11-18 | £235,684 |
| 8 Hadow Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-03-20 | £205,628 |
| 18 Hadow Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-02-02 | £299,696 |
| 19 Hadow Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2023-12-12 | £351,491 |
GL2 4YJ 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 | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 46 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field Court Church of England Infant Academy Courtfield Road , Quedgeley GL2 4UF | 4out of 4 | 110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Green Primary School St James , Quedgeley GL2 4WD | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy Clearwater Drive , Quedgeley GL2 4GH | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Valley Gardens , Kingsway GL2 2AR | 2out of 4 | 1,065 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 | 489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 1,632 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 | 2,843 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 4,096 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 | 2,091 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawns NCC LLP | 346 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 199 yd | |
| Quedgeley & Hardwicke Cricket Club | Newhaven Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 487 yd | |
| Tai Pan | 13 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 517 yd | |
| Q Club | 15 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 517 yd | |
| Quedgeley Tandoori | 11A School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley Social Club | Quedgeley Social Club School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 6PJ | 457 yd | |
| The Barn Owl | The Barn Owl Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quedgeley Fryer | 11 School Lane Quedgeley Gloucester | 517 yd | |
| Ocean Fish & Chips / Kebabs | Unit 2A Quedgeley District Centre Olympus Park Quedgeley Gloucester | 649 yd | |
| Ogdens | Unit 1 Oakhill Court Telford Way Quedgeley Gloucester | 744 yd | |
| Hardwicke Fish & Chips | Elmgrove Road East, Hardwicke | 769 yd | |
| Golden Wok | Unit 3 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Kingsway Business Park Newhaven Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 447 yd | |
| Aldi | 171 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 5TG | 630 yd | |
| Tesco | Severnvale Shopping Centre Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 4PE | 659 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | One Stop Shop Community Store, Elmgrove Road East | 854 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 11 Kingsway Local Centre Thatcham Avenue Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Field Court Junior School COURTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 163 yd |
| Kingsway Sport Pavilon Newhaven Road | cycling, grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Severn Vale School SCHOOL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 613 yd |
| Bodyflex (Closed) Headquarters Site Headquarters Site Naas Lane | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Gloucester) (Closed) Olympus Park | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Bodyflex OLYMPUS PARK | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Gloucestershire Constabulary Headquarters POLICE HEADQUARTERS POLICE HEADQUARTERS WATERWELLS DRIVE | 926 yd | |
| Bristol Road Recreation Ground Carters Orchard | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Hardwicke Village Hall Playing Fields ELMGROVE ESTATE | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 158.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.