The Anchorage is in Hempsted, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL2 5JW is located in the Westgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Anchorage, Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL2 5GH, GL2 5LA, GL2 5GD, GL2 5DR, GL2 5JZ, GL2 5GN, GL1 5NY, GL2 5DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL2 5JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 49.7% | 53.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 46.2% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 32.6% | 36.1% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 45.4% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 63% | 57.6% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 35.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5JW this area, 5.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 5.2% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 19.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 44.6% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 87.3% | 83% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 87.7% | 82.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 82.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.7% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Anchorage was 72.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.4% lower than the Moreland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Anchorage has the 19th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Moreland and the 199th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 193.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Anchorage, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-08-17 | £640,820 |
| 19 The Anchorage, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-12-22 | £547,514 |
| 16 The Anchorage, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2020-08-26 | £512,671 |
| 8 The Anchorage, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2019-12-02 | £598,549 |
| 17 The Anchorage, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-07-20 | £579,909 |
GL2 5JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempsted Church of England Primary School St Swithun's Road , Hempsted GL2 5LH | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Holmleigh Road , Tuffley GL4 0RW | 1out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School New Street , GL1 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,479 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 2,367 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 | 2,813 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,638 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 3,213 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Mug | 261 Bristol Road Gloucester | 314 yd | |
| Jelly Bears Day Nursery | 239A Bristol Road Gloucester | 381 yd | |
| Cotswold Pop Ups Ltd | 26 Brunel Court Quedgeley Gloucester | 402 yd | |
| Hempsted Village Hall | Hempsted Village Gloucester GL2 5LU | 544 yd | |
| Branksome House | 26 Tuffley Avenue Gloucester | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue | The Avenue 227 Bristol Road Gloucester | 501 yd | |
| A M Fen & Co | Podsmead Community Centre 62 Milton Avenue Gloucester | 721 yd | |
| Gordon League Rugby Football Club | Gordon League Rugby Football Club Hempsted Lane Gloucester | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Garden | 232 Bristol Road Gloucester | 668 yd | |
| Good Wok | 224 Bristol Road Gloucester | 668 yd | |
| Linden Pizzeria Ltd | 220 Bristol Road Gloucester | 692 yd | |
| Kebab Express | 150 Bristol Road Gloucester | 867 yd | |
| Seymour Fryer | 76 Seymour Road Gloucester | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 250 Bristol Road Gloucester | 325 yd | |
| Tesco | Bristol Road Gloucester | 861 yd | |
| Co-op | 117 Seymour Road Gloucester | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hempsted Recreation Ground SOREN LARSEN WAY | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| The Gym Gloucester BRISTOL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Gordon League Rugby Football Club HEMPSTED LANE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Georges Gym (Closed) Hempsted Lane | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Glevum Park LOWER TUFFLEY LANE | grass pitches | 971 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 | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.