Shearwater Grove is in Innsworth, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL3 1DD is located in the Innsworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tewkesbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shearwater Grove, Innsworth, Gloucester, GL3 1DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL3 1DB, GL3 1BU, GL3 1BS, GL3 1DA, GL3 1FA, GL3 1BN, GL3 1BP, GL3 1BW, GL3 1HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL3 1DD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 52.5% | 52.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 24.8% | 33.6% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 44.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 14.3% | 12% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
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 | 35.1% | 38.4% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 37.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 18.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 24.6% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.3% | -7.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 13.1% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 24.2% | 17.1% | 16.9% | 7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 15.5% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 96.6% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 94.3% | 91.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 92.9% | 91.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shearwater Grove was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% lower than the Brockworth East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shearwater Grove has the 7th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brockworth East and the 59th lowest crime rate of 332 local areas in Tewkesbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Shearwater Grove, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2026-02-06 | £278,000 |
| 83 Shearwater Grove, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2026-01-23 | £242,045 |
| 82 Shearwater Grove, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-12-10 | £271,684 |
| 66 Shearwater Grove, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2025-01-10 | £248,954 |
| 50 Shearwater Grove, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2022-11-04 | £239,017 |
GL3 1DD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GL3 1DD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innsworth Infant School Luke Lane , Innsworth GL3 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Innsworth Junior School Rookery Road , Innsworth GL3 1AX | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cheltenham Road East , Churchdown GL3 1HU | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cheltenham Road East , Churchdown GL3 1HU | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longlevens Infant School Paygrove Lane , Longlevens GL2 0AX | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longlevens School Paygrove Lane , Longlevens GL2 0AY | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Churchdown School Winston Road , Churchdown GL3 2RB | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchdown School Winston Road , Churchdown GL3 2RB | - not rated | 1,999 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College Llanthony Road , GL2 5JQ | - not rated | 4,816 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawthorns School Longford Lane , GL2 9EU | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford School Longford Lane , GL2 9EY | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chamwell School Longford Lane , GL2 9EY | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milestone School Longford Lane , GL2 9EU | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milestone School Longford Lane , GL2 9EU | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS | Imjin Barracks, Innsworth | 680 yd | |
| George's Kebab | Layby Top Of Innsworth Lane Gloucester | 802 yd | |
| Park Diner | Innsworth Technology Park, Gloucester | 861 yd | |
| Greyhound Inn | Greyhound Gardens Gloucester | 870 yd | |
| Hong Kong City | Greyhound Gardens Gloucester GL2 0XP | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Of Grillz | Unit B Greyhound Gardens Gloucester | 870 yd | |
| Churchdown Tandoori | 9 Salvia Close, Churchdown | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imjin Barracks AIRFIELD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 943 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.