Betjeman Close is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL2 5BP is located in the Podsmead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Betjeman Close, Gloucester, GL2 5BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL2 5AW, GL2 5AS, GL2 5AT, GL2 5BJ, GL2 5FL, GL2 5BD, GL2 5BS, GL2 5AR, GL2 5AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL2 5BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52% | 48.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GL2 5BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.6% | 50.4% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 24.6% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 17% | 16.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 7.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.4% | 32.6% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -15.8% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 36.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 12.5% | 10% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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.
In the area around GL2 5BP this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 32.8% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 16.8% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 16.8% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 15.1% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 11.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -22.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 9% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.6% | 80.9% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 93% | 91.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 91.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 36.5% | 13.5% | 23.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Betjeman Close was 432.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 277.0% higher than the Moreland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Betjeman Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Moreland and the 27th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 202.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Betjeman Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2024-04-22 | £286,101 |
| 11 Betjeman Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-11-11 | £204,796 |
| 21 Betjeman Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2018-04-16 | £229,905 |
| 23 Betjeman Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-11-01 | £229,471 |
| 15 Betjeman Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2012-05-11 | £243,629 |
GL2 5BP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School Holmleigh Road , Tuffley GL4 0RW | 1out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hempsted Church of England Primary School St Swithun's Road , Hempsted GL2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harewood Infant School Harewood Close , Tuffley GL4 0SS | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 1,604 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 | 2,039 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Severn Vale School School Lane , Quedgeley GL2 4PR | 3out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 875 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,810 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 3,413 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 3,665 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Coffee Shop | 15A Scott Avenue Gloucester | 256 yd | |
| Cygnet Health | 155 Podsmead Road Gloucester | 436 yd | |
| White Mug | 261 Bristol Road Gloucester | 492 yd | |
| Tuffley Rovers F C Social Club | Tuffley Lane Gloucester GL4 0NU | 627 yd | |
| Secret Garden Childrens Day Nursery | Former Gladiator Inn Tuffley Lane Gloucester | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A M Fen & Co | Podsmead Community Centre 62 Milton Avenue Gloucester | 197 yd | |
| The Avenue | The Avenue 227 Bristol Road Gloucester | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Grill Podsmead | 21 Scott Avenue Gloucester | 256 yd | |
| Rys Fry LTD | 21A Scott Avenue Gloucester | 256 yd | |
| Subway | Subway Unit 3 The Old Log Pond Bristol Road Gloucester | 881 yd | |
| Jens Posh Nosh | Central Trading Estate Cole Avenue Gloucester GL2 0QZ | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 250 Bristol Road Gloucester | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glevum Park LOWER TUFFLEY LANE | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| The Gym Gloucester BRISTOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Blackbridge Athletics Track PODSMEAD ROAD | athletics tracks | 509 yd |
| Murray Hall MURRAY HALL MURRAY HALL TUFFLEY LANE | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Crypt School PODSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Grange Primary School HOLMLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Grange Baptist Church 16A 16A GRANGE ROAD | 860 yd | |
| Wingates Tuffley Avenue | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Holmleigh Park Tuffley Lane | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 128.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.