Woodrow Way is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL2 5DX 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 Woodrow Way, Gloucester, GL2 5DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL2 5DX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 54.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 43.6% | 45.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 5DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 44.4% | 54.2% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 24.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 11.3% | -7.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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% | 44.7% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 35.7% | 9.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 12.6% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32% | 20.6% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 14.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 19.7% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 21% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 6% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 79.5% | 77% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 78.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 78.6% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 12.7% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 78.6% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.2% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodrow Way was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.6% lower than the Moreland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodrow Way has the 20th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Moreland and the 184th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Woodrow Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £3,780,000 | 2025-03-24 | £3,752,778 |
| The Roundabout Woodrow Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,565,000 | 2019-12-19 | £1,797,887 |
| Unit 7 Woodrow Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2004-12-22 | £337,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Junior School Holmleigh Road , Tuffley GL4 0RN | - not rated | 701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary Academy Holmleigh Road , Tuffley GL4 0RW | - not rated | 785 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Holmleigh Road , Tuffley GL4 0RW | - not rated | 785 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowside Primary School Elmore Lane East , Quedgeley GL2 4LX | - not rated | 922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Infant School Grange Road , Tuffley GL4 0PH | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Community School Holmleigh Park , Tuffley GL4 0RT | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort Co-operative Academy Holmleigh Park , Tuffley GL4 0RT | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead , GL2 5AE | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College Llanthony Road , GL2 5JQ | - not rated | 3,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Altus School Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Young Gloucestershire Youth Achievement Foundation Unit 11a Kingsway Business Park , Quedgeley GL2 2ZZ | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstones Church Lane , Whaddon GL4 0UF | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belong School Gloucestershire Wild Goose Lodge , Shepherds Patch GL2 7BP | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Bridge School Church Lane , Whaddon GL4 0UF | - not rated | 2,652 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Food | 1 Woodrow Way Gloucester | 40 yd | |
| Secret Garden Childrens Day Nursery | Former Gladiator Inn Tuffley Lane Gloucester | 366 yd | |
| KFC | Goodridge Avenue Gloucester | 428 yd | |
| Indian Memories | 79 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 692 yd | |
| Tuffley Rovers F C Social Club | Tuffley Lane Gloucester GL4 0NU | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A M Fen & Co | Podsmead Community Centre 62 Milton Avenue Gloucester | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway Unit 3 The Old Log Pond Bristol Road Gloucester | 211 yd | |
| Jens Posh Nosh | Central Trading Estate Cole Avenue Gloucester GL2 0QZ | 219 yd | |
| Pizzeria Molto Bene | Unit 6 The Orchard Centre Olympus Park Quedgeley Gloucester | 532 yd | |
| Gloucester Grill Podsmead | 21 Scott Avenue Gloucester | 872 yd | |
| Rys Fry LTD | 21A Scott Avenue Gloucester | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 123 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holmleigh Park Tuffley Lane | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Glevum Park LOWER TUFFLEY LANE | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| The Gym Gloucester BRISTOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Murray Hall MURRAY HALL MURRAY HALL TUFFLEY LANE | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Grange Primary School HOLMLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Grange Baptist Church 16A 16A GRANGE ROAD | 979 yd | |
| Tuffley Community Centre WINDSOR DRIVE | 994 yd | |
| Bristol Road Recreation Ground Carters Orchard | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.5% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.