Ladywell Close is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL2 5XE 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 Ladywell Close, Gloucester, GL2 5XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL2 5JT, GL2 5XF, GL2 5JU, GL2 5LJ, GL2 5LD, GL2 5LX, GL2 5LH, GL2 5LQ, GL2 5LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL2 5XE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 51.9% | 48.1% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51.9% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GL2 5XE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.2% | 19.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.1% | 63.3% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 63.9% | 52.6% | -11.3% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 30.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.2% | 14.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 38% | -0.1% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.6% | 85.1% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 90.2% | 88.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 88.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ladywell Close was 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% lower than the Moreland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ladywell Close has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Moreland and the 173rd highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ladywell Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-05-30 | £465,137 |
| 4 Ladywell Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-06-17 | £288,501 |
| 12 Ladywell Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2014-12-19 | £506,761 |
| 6 Ladywell Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2005-10-27 | £519,095 |
| 12 Ladywell Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2005-06-03 | £553,182 |
GL2 5XE 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 208 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School New Street , GL1 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Holmleigh Road , Tuffley GL4 0RW | 1out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 2,932 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 | 3,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 3,553 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 | 2,218 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 3,157 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempsted Village Hall | Hempsted Village Gloucester GL2 5LU | 111 yd | |
| Cotswold Pop Ups Ltd | 26 Brunel Court Quedgeley Gloucester | 264 yd | |
| Jelly Bears Day Nursery | 239A Bristol Road Gloucester | 838 yd | |
| White Mug | 261 Bristol Road Gloucester | 941 yd | |
| Muk A G's Asian Catering Company | Unit 3 Cotswold Edge Business Park Hempsted Lane Gloucester | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon League Rugby Football Club | Gordon League Rugby Football Club Hempsted Lane Gloucester | 619 yd | |
| The Avenue | The Avenue 227 Bristol Road Gloucester | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Garden | 232 Bristol Road Gloucester | 880 yd | |
| Good Wok | 224 Bristol Road Gloucester | 880 yd | |
| Linden Pizzeria Ltd | 220 Bristol Road Gloucester | 891 yd | |
| Kebab Express | 150 Bristol Road Gloucester | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 250 Bristol Road Gloucester | 747 yd | |
| Tesco | Bristol Road Gloucester | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hempsted Recreation Ground SOREN LARSEN WAY | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Gordon League Rugby Football Club HEMPSTED LANE | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Georges Gym (Closed) Hempsted Lane | health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Meadow Park / Gloucester Football Club SPINNAKER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 28.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 28.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.