Briars Close, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2RZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL3 2RZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.7%	51.7%	3.0%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	51.3%	48.3%	-3.0%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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 GL3 2RZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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	21.1%	24.5%	3.4%	37.9%	-13.4%
Married: Opposite sex	57.5%	54.1%	-3.4%	44.2%	9.9%
Separated	2.2%	3.1%	0.9%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	8.3%	8.3%	0.0%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	11%	10%	-1.0%	6.1%	3.9%

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	41%	44.8%	3.8%	48.4%	-3.6%
Good health	41.8%	37.3%	-4.5%	33.6%	3.7%
Fair health	11.1%	14.2%	3.1%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	3.1%	3%	-0.1%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	3.1%	0.7%	-2.4%	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	21.9%	15.9%	-6.0%	18.2%	-2.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.7%	9.7%	-7.0%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	16.3%	3.1%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	7%	4.8%	-2.2%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.8%	16.3%	4.5%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	25%	35.2%	10.2%	33.8%	1.4%
Other	4.4%	1.8%	-2.6%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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%	3%	3.0%	3.1%	-0.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
White	99.6%	91.8%	-7.8%	81.4%	10.4%
Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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%	93.2%	-1.8%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	3.4%	2.3%	-1.1%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	3%	1.9%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.9%	92.9%	-1.0%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.4%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.4%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	5%	0.4%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.5%	76.7%	9.8%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.4%	37.2%	0.2%
Christian	56.2%	46.2%	10.0%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Briars Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briars Close was 200.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 171.5% higher than the Severn Vale South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Briars Close has the highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Severn Vale South and the 16th highest crime rate of 336 local areas in Tewkesbury .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 92.2%.

🔎 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 2RZ, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 2/10 (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) - 2/10 (very 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 Briars Close are based on 17 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 Briars Close, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2RZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL3 2RZ

Average Price
£384,485

Semi-Detached
£362,312

Terraced
£350,303

Detached
£447,616

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Briars Close

Average Price
£401,981

Semi-Detached
£389,339

Terraced
£364,040

Detached
£469,411

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Briars CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Briars Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2025-06-30	£458,007
1 Briars Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2024-07-26	£486,648
6 Briars Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£455,000	2024-06-14	£495,815
11 Briars Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2023-08-09	£330,186
19 Briars Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2023-02-17	£478,745

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL3 2RZ

Employment

GL3 2RZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2RZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	43
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Self-Employed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	1
Unemployed	1
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Education	20
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	8
Construction	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Cheltenham Road East , Churchdown GL3 1HU	4out of 4	172 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School Craven Drive , Churchdown GL3 2DR	3out of 4	597 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Churchdown Parton Manor Infant School Craven Drive , Churchdown GL3 2AG	3out of 4	638 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Innsworth Infant School Luke Lane , Innsworth GL3 1HJ	3out of 4	921 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Innsworth Junior School Rookery Road , Innsworth GL3 1AX	3out of 4	1,525 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Churchdown School Winston Road , Churchdown GL3 2RB	3out of 4	900 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF	4out of 4	1,922 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL	3out of 4	2,188 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU	3out of 4	3,811 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN	4out of 4	3,901 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Milestone School Longford Lane , GL2 9EU	4out of 4	2,836 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR	- not rated	3,596 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
OneSchool Global UK - Gloucester 7 Eastbrook Road , Gloucester GL4 3DB	- not rated	3,913 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ	- not rated	4,178 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW	- not rated	4,584 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Garden Cafe	GL3 Community Hub, Cheltenham Road East	255 yd
GL3 Community Hub Cafe	Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown	332 yd
ESS	Imjin Barracks, Innsworth	1,046 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Hare And Hounds	Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown		253 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Churchdown Tandoori	9 Salvia Close, Churchdown	322 yd
Monty's Takeaway	Montys Fish And Chip Shop, Parton Road	411 yd
Yo! To Go	Tesco Stores, Cheltenham Road East	750 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative	31 Parton Road, Churchdown		474 yd
Tesco	Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown		750 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School CRAVEN DRIVE	grass pitches	490 yd
Churchdown School Academy WINSTON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	783 yd
John Daniels Playing Field CHOSEN DRIVE	grass pitches	930 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	153.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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