Donaldson Drive is in Brockworth, Gloucester and in Stroud district. GL3 4GR is located in the Painswick and Upton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 2015-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Donaldson Drive, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL3 4GQ, GL3 4HX, GL3 4GZ, GL3 4HZ, GL3 4FZ, GL3 4GN, GL3 4ED, GL3 4GP, GL3 4FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL3 4GR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 54.2% | 49.9% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 45.8% | 50.1% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 4GR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% 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 | 40.2% | 28.7% | -11.5% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 63.1% | 19.5% | 44.2% | 18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 5.1% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (94.6%) 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 | 56.9% | 63.9% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 30.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 3.9% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 4GR this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 6.9% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 4.1% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 11.7% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 22.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 51.4% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 88.3% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 95.8% | 84.9% | -10.9% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 85.9% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Donaldson Drive was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% higher than the Painswick and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Donaldson Drive has the 17th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Painswick and Upton and the 123rd highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Donaldson Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,250 | 2025-05-29 | £306,757 |
| 23 Donaldson Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-04-14 | £316,889 |
| 29 Donaldson Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2025-03-31 | £326,586 |
| 19 Donaldson Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-05-13 | £475,095 |
| 27 Donaldson Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-12-09 | £335,127 |
GL3 4GR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 151 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Edge School Typhoon Way , GL3 4DY | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeymead Primary School Mead Road , Abbeymead GL4 5YS | 3out of 4 | 972 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 | 1,043 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Primary School Heron Way , Abbeydale GL4 4BN | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinglewell Junior School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,694 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 | 2,528 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henley Bank High School Mill Lane , GL3 4QF | 1out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 4,148 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 4,272 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 | 2,991 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 4,172 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 4,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 4,416 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 4,873 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 | 306 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coopers Edge Community Centre (@The Edge) TYPHOON WAY | 353 yd | |
| Coopers Edge School TYPHOON WAY | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Sebastian Coe Health Club (Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel) (Closed) Bondend Lane Bondend Lane Bondend Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Lobleys Drive Park MARRAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Upton St Leonard Primary School BONDEND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| Abbeymead Primary School MEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 278.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.