Golden Arrow Way is in Brockworth, Gloucester and in Stroud district. GL3 4ED is located in the Painswick and Upton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 2007-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Golden Arrow Way, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL3 4FZ, GL3 4EB, GL3 4GP, GL3 4GN, GL3 4GZ, GL3 4DZ, GL3 4FB, GL3 4GU, GL3 4DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL3 4ED has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 46.9% | 48.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 53.1% | 51.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GL3 4ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.8% | 46.4% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 32.8% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 64.3% | 60.7% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 30% | 28.2% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 3.6% | 9.2% | 5.6% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around GL3 4ED this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.6% | 8.4% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 10.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 19.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 16% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 39.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.3% | 86.5% | -8.8% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 94.6% | 87.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 87.3% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.5% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golden Arrow Way was 15.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% lower than the Painswick and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Golden Arrow Way has the 6th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Painswick and Upton and the 39th lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Golden Arrow Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-10-06 | £310,000 |
| 7 Golden Arrow Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-10-11 | £358,147 |
| 21 Golden Arrow Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £452,500 | 2022-10-07 | £465,834 |
| 5 Golden Arrow Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-02-23 | £305,895 |
| 9 Golden Arrow Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-01-26 | £359,416 |
GL3 4ED 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 | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Edge School Typhoon Way , GL3 4DY | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeymead Primary School Mead Road , Abbeymead GL4 5YS | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School Bondend Road , Upton St Leonards GL4 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinglewell Junior School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinglewell Infant School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,658 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 | 2,561 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henley Bank High School Mill Lane , GL3 4QF | 1out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 4,101 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 4,420 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 | 3,040 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 4,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 4,428 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 4,493 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 4,927 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Edge School | Community Centre, Typhoon Way | 146 yd | |
| Elior At Wincanton | Golf Club Lane, Gloucester Business Park | 968 yd | |
| Tesco | Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth | 1,049 yd | |
| Elior - GE Aviation Dowty Cafe | GE Aviation-Dowty Propellers, Unit 4100 | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coopers Edge Community Centre (@The Edge) TYPHOON WAY | 247 yd | |
| Coopers Edge School TYPHOON WAY | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Sebastian Coe Health Club (Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel) (Closed) Bondend Lane Bondend Lane Bondend Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 989 yd |
| Lobleys Drive Park MARRAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 990 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 | 71 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.