Cowsley Drive is in Innsworth, Gloucester and in Tewkesbury district. GL3 3BE is located in the Brockworth West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tewkesbury. This postcode has been in use since 2009-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowsley Drive, Innsworth, Gloucester, GL3 3BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL3 3AG, GL3 3AE, GL3 4BE, GL3 3SL, GL3 3TZ, GL3 3TY, GL3 4AU, GL3 4AS, GL3 4AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL3 3BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.3% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.7% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 34.1% | 38.6% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 44.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 51% | 46.2% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 38.8% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 11% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.6% | 11.9% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.9% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 22% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 31.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 93.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 86.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 86.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 86.7% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowsley Drive was 60.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% lower than the Brockworth East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowsley Drive has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Brockworth East and the 130th highest crime rate of 336 local areas in Tewkesbury .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Cowsley Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-09-22 | £280,000 |
| 13 Cowsley Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-05-10 | £288,398 |
| 15 Cowsley Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-03-28 | £282,957 |
| 9 Cowsley Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-09-29 | £283,248 |
| 8 Cowsley Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-02-19 | £449,477 |
GL3 3BE 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 | 162 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockworth Primary Academy Moorfield Road , Brockworth GL3 4JL | 2out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coopers Edge School Typhoon Way , GL3 4DY | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Primary School Hillview Road , Hucclecote GL3 3LH | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinglewell Junior School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinglewell Infant School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henley Bank High School Mill Lane , GL3 4QF | 1out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chosen Hill School Brookfield Road , Churchdown GL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Churchdown School Winston Road , Churchdown GL3 2RB | 3out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,438 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 4,607 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 4,849 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 4,976 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 5,224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd | David Lloyd, Unit 5020 | 310 yd | |
| Subway | B, Belgrave House | 322 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit A1, Armstrong House | 366 yd | |
| Tesco | Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth | 497 yd | |
| Dean Close Little Trees | Tree Tops Day Nursery, 141 Hucclecote Road | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | 207 Hucclecote Road, Hucclecote | 175 yd | |
| Pineholt Bowls Club | Bird Road, Hucclecote | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | A3, Whittle Way | 469 yd | |
| Hing Tai | 14 Court Road, Brockworth | 994 yd | |
| The Food Larder | Brockworth Community Centre, Court Road | 994 yd | |
| Brockworth Fryer Ltd | 2 Court Road, Brockworth | 995 yd | |
| Renato Sizling Kebab | Horsebere House, Moorfield Road | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth | 497 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operatives | Oxford Swindon And Gloucester Co Op Society, 28 Court Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd (Gloucester) UNIT 5020 UNIT 5020 WHITTLE WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool, tennis courts | 439 yd |
| Hucclecote Rfc CHURCHDOWN LANE | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Midglos Indoor Bowls Club MIDGLOS INDOOR BOWLING CLUB MIDGLOS INDOOR BOWLING CLUB GREEN STREET | indoor bowls | 1,047 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 | 288.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.