Colwell Avenue is in Hucclecote, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL3 3LU 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 Colwell Avenue, Hucclecote, Gloucester, GL3 3LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL3 3LX, GL3 3LT, GL3 3DA, GL3 3LR, GL3 3NQ, GL3 3BY, GL3 3LZ, GL3 3NA, GL3 3LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL3 3LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 52.2% | 52.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 32% | 33.2% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 41.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 12.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 45% | 39.6% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 39.3% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 16% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 26.2% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 14.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 19.1% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.5% | 93.9% | 8.4% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 91.8% | 92.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 92.6% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colwell Avenue was 23.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% lower than the Abbeymead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colwell Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Abbeymead and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Colwell Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-12-19 | £210,616 |
| 43 Colwell Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-04-27 | £241,128 |
| 37 Colwell Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2019-08-29 | £192,481 |
| 37 Colwell Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-06-26 | £174,980 |
| 45 Colwell Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-12-17 | £174,353 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Primary School Hillview Road , Hucclecote GL3 3LH | 3out of 4 | 138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinglewell Junior School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinglewell Infant School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Church of England Primary School Colin Road , Barnwood GL4 3JP | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeymead Primary School Mead Road , Abbeymead GL4 5YS | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hucclecote School Churchdown Lane , Hucclecote GL3 3QN | - not rated | 933 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College Llanthony Road , GL2 5JQ | - not rated | 4,993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix College 164 Huddlecote Road , GL3 3SH | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Education Trust 7 Eastbrook Road , GL4 3DB | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hatherley Centre At Lismore House 3 Horton Road , Wotton GL1 3PX | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Academy Mill Lane , Brockworth GL3 4ZN | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Horse | 45 Hucclecote Road Gloucester | 570 yd | |
| Indian Enroute | 41 Hucclecote Road Gloucester | 570 yd | |
| Royal Oak Hungry Horse | 59 Hucclecote Road Gloucester | 599 yd | |
| Gather And Gather At Lloyds Banking | Lloyds Banking Group Barnwood 1 Barnett Way Gloucester | 662 yd | |
| Wagon And Horses | Harvester 87 Hucclecote Road Gloucester | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | 55 Hucclecote Road Gloucester | 570 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 10 Silverdale Parade Hillview Road Gloucester | 575 yd | |
| The Garlic Indian | The Garlic 6 Glenville Parade Gloucester | 742 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's Supermarket Barnett Way Gloucester | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 4 Hillview Road Gloucester | 588 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Barnett Way Gloucester | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Health Club (Gloucester) CREST WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 513 yd |
| British Energy (Closed) Hucclecote Road | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Gloucester) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 955 yd |
| Hucclecote Rfc CHURCHDOWN LANE | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.