Blacksmith Lane, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2EU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL3 2EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.4%	51.9%	1.5%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	49.6%	48.1%	-1.5%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

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	23.9%	23.1%	-0.8%	37.9%	-14.8%
Married: Opposite sex	49.1%	48.8%	-0.3%	44.2%	4.6%
Separated	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	14%	12.4%	-1.6%	9.1%	3.3%
Widowed	11.7%	14.9%	3.2%	6.1%	8.8%

Health

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	48.2%	39.3%	-8.9%	48.4%	-9.1%
Good health	32%	32.7%	0.7%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	14.7%	20.6%	5.9%	12.7%	7.9%
Bad health	4.7%	6.6%	1.9%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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%	22.2%	-0.8%	18.2%	4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9%	8.4%	-0.6%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	13.4%	-1.0%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	6.7%	2.6%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	11.3%	-3.1%	16.9%	-5.6%
Degree or Similar	30.2%	33.5%	3.3%	33.8%	-0.3%
Other	5%	4.6%	-0.4%	2.8%	1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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%	1.9%	1.9%	3.1%	-1.2%
Black African	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.8%	94.8%	-2.0%	81.4%	13.4%
Arab	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	0.6%	1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.7% 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	95.3%	90.7%	-4.6%	83.2%	7.5%
European Union	1.8%	5.2%	3.4%	6.1%	-0.9%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	3%	2.3%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95%	91.4%	-3.6%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	1.4%	3%	1.6%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.7%	3%	2.3%	2.2%	0.8%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0.4%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.8%	76.7%	1.1%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
France	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	15.6%	13.5%	2.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.4%	37.2%	-2.8%
Christian	55.6%	46.2%	9.4%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is Blacksmith Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blacksmith Lane was 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.3% higher than the Severn Vale South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blacksmith Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Severn Vale South and the 95th highest crime rate of 336 local areas in Tewkesbury .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in GL3 2EU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Blacksmith Lane are based on 41 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tewkesbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Blacksmith Lane, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2EU

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL3 2EU

Average Price
£428,778

Semi-Detached
£395,242

Terraced
£381,867

Detached
£467,069

Flats/Maisonettes
£158,076

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blacksmith Lane

Average Price
£454,164

Semi-Detached
£413,054

Terraced
£389,363

Detached
£518,246

Flats/Maisonettes
£161,772

Other
£130,390

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blacksmith LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Blacksmith Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-09-30	£161,772
1 Blacksmith Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2024-04-05	£400,601
5 Blacksmith Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2022-10-21	£429,348
11 Blacksmith Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2022-10-07	£331,522
Rosedene Blacksmith Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2022-09-30	£490,812

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL3 2EU

Employment

GL3 2EU 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 2EU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	94
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	21
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Education	14
Information and communication	13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Administrative and support service activities	8
Manufacturing	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Construction	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Churchdown Village Infant School Station Road , Churchdown GL3 2NB	4out of 4	220 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchdown Village Junior School Station Road , Churchdown GL3 2JX	3out of 4	262 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School Craven Drive , Churchdown GL3 2DR	3out of 4	1,314 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchdown Parton Manor Infant School Craven Drive , Churchdown GL3 2AG	3out of 4	1,363 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cheltenham Road East , Churchdown GL3 1HU	4out of 4	1,991 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL	3out of 4	629 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churchdown School Winston Road , Churchdown GL3 2RB	3out of 4	924 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF	4out of 4	2,832 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Henley Bank High School Mill Lane , GL3 4QF	1out of 4	3,820 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU	3out of 4	3,972 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gloucestershire College Cheltenham Campus , Princess Elizabeth Way GL51 7SJ	- not rated	4,763 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
OneSchool Global UK - Gloucester 7 Eastbrook Road , Gloucester GL4 3DB	- not rated	4,290 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Milestone School Longford Lane , GL2 9EU	4out of 4	4,299 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR	- not rated	4,563 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Close School Shelburne Road , GL51 6HE	- not rated	5,040 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ	- not rated	5,234 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Coffee Collective	8C Blacksmith Lane, Churchdown		1 yd
Spicy Aroma	Churchdown Club Ltd, Church Road		155 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Churchdown Club Ltd	Church Road, Churchdown	155 yd
The Old Elm Inn	Church Road, Churchdown	155 yd
Chosen Hill Former Pupils Rugby Club	Chosen Hill Rugby Football Club, Brookfield Road	658 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Golden City	Golden City Take Away, Church Road		155 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Churchdown Tennis Club CHURCH ROAD	tennis courts	200 yd
Churchdown Village Junior School STATION ROAD	grass pitches	381 yd
Chosen Hill School BROOKFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	572 yd
Churchdown Community Centre And Social Club PARTON ROAD		879 yd
Churchdown Park PARTON ROAD	grass pitches	889 yd
Churchdown School Academy WINSTON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,039 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	68.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	68.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	68.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	68.4%

Speed Aviability

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	31.6%

Download Speed

Median download speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	80.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.