Alvin Drive is in Longford, Gloucester and in Tewkesbury district. GL2 9FL is located in the Innsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tewkesbury. This postcode has been in use since 2016-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alvin Drive, Longford, Gloucester, GL2 9FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL2 9FA, GL2 9FF, GL2 9FB, GL2 9FE, GL2 9FD, GL2 9FG, GL2 9BY, GL2 9FN, GL2 9EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL2 9FL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 27.3% | 40.1% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 43.1% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 50.6% | 50.3% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 37.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 9FL this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 9.2% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 16.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 24.2% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 33% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 94.1% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 96.6% | 92.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 92.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alvin Drive was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.4% lower than the Highnam with Haw Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alvin Drive has the 30th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Highnam with Haw Bridge and the 144th lowest crime rate of 336 local areas in Tewkesbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Alvin Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-05-05 | £471,775 |
| 5 Alvin Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-09-17 | £494,907 |
| 5 Alvin Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-04-30 | £496,632 |
| 2 Alvin Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-12-18 | £386,153 |
| 2 Alvin Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £272,995 | 2017-06-27 | £391,815 |
GL2 9FL 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 | 198 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longford Park Primary Academy Clock Tower Road , Longford GL2 9FP | - not rated | 291 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Innsworth Junior School Rookery Road , Innsworth GL3 1AX | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlevens Junior School Church Road , Longlevens GL2 0AL | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsholm Church of England Primary School Guinea Street , GL1 3BN | 4out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlevens Infant School Paygrove Lane , Longlevens GL2 0AX | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchdown School Winston Road , Churchdown GL3 2RB | 3out of 4 | 3,984 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Milestone School Longford Lane , GL2 9EU | 4out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHE Philips (Fabrics) Ltd T/a Janes Pantry | Unit 4A, Longford Local Centre West | 200 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 84 Tewkesbury Road, Longford | 526 yd | |
| Longford Inn | 55 Tewkesbury Road Gloucester | 895 yd | |
| Longlevens AFC Sports Club | 100 Longford Lane Gloucester | 965 yd | |
| Longlevens RFC | 100 Longford Lane Gloucester | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gala Club | Fairmile Gardens Gloucester | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Unit 1 Longford Lane, Longford | 175 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Longford Lane Playing Field LONGFORD VILLAGE HALL LONGFORD VILLAGE HALL LONGFORD LANE | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Plock Court STEVANS CLOSE | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| The Milestone School MILESTONE SCHOOL MILESTONE SCHOOL LONGFORD LANE | 656 yd | |
| Longlevens Recreation Ground Longford Lane | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Oxstalls Sports Park PLOCK COURT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Gala Wilton Football Club FAIRMILE GARDENS | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Gloucester Academy (Closed) Estcourt Road | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 33.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.