GL2 8AL is in Churcham, Gloucester and Forest Of Dean district. GL2 8AL is located in the Longhope & Huntley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Forest of Dean. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Churcham, Gloucester, GL2 8AL 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 8AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 48.9% | 53.2% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 46.8% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 8AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 29.3% | 28.3% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 52.2% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 43.7% | 40.6% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 38.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 15.5% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 26.6% | 18.1% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 19% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 9.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 23.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 93.3% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 95.2% | 96.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 95.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around GL2 8AL was 32.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Highnam with Haw Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
GL2 8AL has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Highnam with Haw Bridge and the 115th lowest crime rate of 336 local areas in Tewkesbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raglan, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-02-29 | £324,574 |
| Restavon, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-06-30 | £513,815 |
| Mullion, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2020-12-04 | £380,675 |
| Raglan, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2016-07-13 | £656,372 |
| St Valery, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2010-11-15 | £420,407 |
GL2 8AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GL2 8AL 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.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churcham Primary School Churcham , GL2 8BD | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years Orchard Rise , Tibberton GL19 3AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntley Church of England Primary School Ross Road , Huntley GL19 3EX | 4out of 4 | 4,127 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walmore Hill Primary School Walmore Hill , Minsterworth GL2 8LA | 3out of 4 | 4,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 4.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 5.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 5.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.16 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.