Sandalwood Drive is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL2 5XD is located in the Westgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandalwood Drive, Gloucester, GL2 5XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL2 5JP, GL2 5JN, GL2 5GA, GL2 5FY, GL2 5FP, GL2 5FS, GL2 5FH, GL2 5FT, GL2 5FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL2 5XD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.3% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.7% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 20.3% | 41.4% | 21.1% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 44% | -15.4% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 5.3% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 39.6% | 45.9% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 38.6% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 10.6% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23% | 18.8% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.1% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 7.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 30.4% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96% | 88.3% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 95.4% | 90.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 90.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.2% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandalwood Drive was 217.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.8% higher than the Moreland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandalwood Drive has the 24th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Moreland and the 63rd highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sandalwood Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-01-17 | £274,727 |
| 13 Sandalwood Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2022-12-06 | £237,654 |
| 3 Sandalwood Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,500 | 2022-10-07 | £266,143 |
| 26 Sandalwood Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2022-08-02 | £249,183 |
| 3 Sandalwood Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-06-30 | £279,137 |
GL2 5XD 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 | 163 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 799 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School New Street , GL1 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Junior School Tredworth Road , GL1 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ | 2out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 2,545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muk A G's Asian Catering Company | Unit 3 Cotswold Edge Business Park Hempsted Lane Gloucester | 469 yd | |
| JDR Karting | Unit 5 Madleaze Trading Estate Bristol Road Gloucester | 582 yd | |
| Cater Cater Ltd | 6 Spinnaker Road Gloucester | 584 yd | |
| The High Orchard | The High Orchard St Ann Way Gloucester | 627 yd | |
| Hempsted Village Hall | Hempsted Village Gloucester GL2 5LU | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon League Rugby Football Club | Gordon League Rugby Football Club Hempsted Lane Gloucester | 105 yd | |
| The Linden Tree | Linden Tree 73 - 75 Bristol Road Gloucester | 693 yd | |
| The Avenue | The Avenue 227 Bristol Road Gloucester | 721 yd | |
| Baker Street | 230 Southgate Street Gloucester | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Express | 150 Bristol Road Gloucester | 562 yd | |
| Linden Pizzeria Ltd | 220 Bristol Road Gloucester | 573 yd | |
| Sunny Garden | 232 Bristol Road Gloucester | 581 yd | |
| Good Wok | 224 Bristol Road Gloucester | 581 yd | |
| Behrouz Biryani/Faasos/Holy Cow | 72 Bristol Road Gloucester | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | St Ann Way Gloucester | 568 yd | |
| Tesco | Bristol Road Gloucester | 601 yd | |
| Lidl | 250 Bristol Road Gloucester | 733 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1 Clifton Road Gloucester | 896 yd | |
| Co-op | 117 Seymour Road Gloucester | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Georges Gym (Closed) Hempsted Lane | health and fitness suite | 92 yd |
| Gordon League Rugby Football Club HEMPSTED LANE | grass pitches | 100 yd |
| Hempsted Recreation Ground SOREN LARSEN WAY | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Meadow Park / Gloucester Football Club SPINNAKER ROAD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Fielding And Platts (Closed) Sudmeadow Road | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| The Gym (Gloucester) GLOUCESTER QUAYS DESIGNER OUTLET GLOUCESTER QUAYS DESIGNER OUTLET ST ANN WAY | health and fitness suite | 977 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.44 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.44 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.