Insley Gardens is in Hucclecote, Gloucester and in Tewkesbury district. GL3 3AN is located in the Hucclecote electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Insley Gardens, Hucclecote, Gloucester, GL3 3AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL3 3AZ, GL4 3HS, GL3 3AU, GL3 3AP, GL3 3BB, GL4 3JZ, GL3 3AY, GL3 3DH, GL4 3TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL3 3AN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 44.6% | 50% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 55.4% | 50% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 27.9% | 32.6% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 48.1% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 8.8% | 3.5% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 44.6% | 49% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 38.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 20.4% | 17.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 14.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 5.8% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 15.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 29.6% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.2% | 93.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 96.8% | 93.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 93.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Insley Gardens was 37.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.9% higher than the Abbeymead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Insley Gardens has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Abbeymead and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Insley Gardens, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-04-30 | £304,370 |
| 2A Insley Gardens, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2024-03-28 | £215,038 |
| 21 Insley Gardens, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2022-10-21 | £270,183 |
| 4 Insley Gardens, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-06-07 | £294,937 |
| 2 Insley Gardens, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-10-15 | £214,003 |
GL3 3AN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Primary School Hillview Road , Hucclecote GL3 3LH | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Church of England Primary School Colin Road , Barnwood GL4 3JP | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinglewell Junior School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinglewell Infant School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbridge Primary School Elmbridge Road , GL2 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchdown School Winston Road , Churchdown GL3 2RB | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK - Gloucester 7 Eastbrook Road , Gloucester GL4 3DB | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus | 201 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 222 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 45 Hucclecote Road Gloucester | 407 yd | |
| Indian Enroute | 41 Hucclecote Road Gloucester | 407 yd | |
| Woodstock Nursing Home | 35 North Upton Lane Gloucester | 464 yd | |
| Gather And Gather At Lloyds Banking | Lloyds Banking Group Barnwood 1 Barnett Way Gloucester | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walls Club Limited | Walls Sports Social Club Hammond Way Gloucester | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | 55 Hucclecote Road Gloucester | 407 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 10 Silverdale Parade Hillview Road Gloucester | 533 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's Supermarket Barnett Way Gloucester | 726 yd | |
| Wotton Hall | Wotton Hall Club 138 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 775 yd | |
| The Garlic Indian | The Garlic 6 Glenville Parade Gloucester | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 4 Hillview Road Gloucester | 573 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Barnett Way Gloucester | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| British Energy (Closed) Hucclecote Road | grass pitches | 125 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Gloucester) CREST WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 618 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Upton Close | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| The Oaks HADRIANS WAY | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Gloucester) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 920 yd |
| Barnwood Park Arts College ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Walls Club Ltd HAMMOND WAY | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Saw Mills End SAW MILLS END | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.