Rissington Road is in Tuffley, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 0HS is located in the Tuffley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rissington Road, Tuffley, Gloucester, GL4 0HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 0HT, GL4 0BB, GL4 0HX, GL4 0HP, GL4 0JG, GL4 0JE, GL4 0BE, GL4 0BJ, GL4 0JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL4 0HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 48.3% | 0.3% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of GL4 0HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 24.8% | 27.7% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 52.7% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 10.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 40.8% | 42.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 35.8% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 17% | 18.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 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 | 27.3% | 22.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 13.7% | -6.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 25% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 95.7% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 97.1% | 90.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 90.5% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rissington Road was 23.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the Tuffley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rissington Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Tuffley and the 66th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Rissington Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-12-03 | £438,011 |
| 21 Rissington Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2018-06-05 | £364,432 |
| 25 Rissington Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-01-05 | £431,620 |
| 23 Rissington Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2005-09-21 | £335,357 |
| 23 Rissington Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, a newly built property | £149,000 | 2004-11-04 | £270,934 |
GL4 0HS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GL4 0HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School Holmleigh Road , Tuffley GL4 0RW | 1out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willow Primary Academy Evenlode Road , Tuffley GL4 0JY | - not rated | 953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harewood Infant School Harewood Close , Tuffley GL4 0SS | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harewood Junior School Harewood Close , Tuffley GL4 0SS | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stroud Road , Tuffley GL4 0DD | 2out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ | 2out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Gloucester 7 Eastbrook Road , Gloucester GL4 3DB | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School, Gloucester Pitt Street , GL1 2BG | - not rated | 4,055 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree Court | Pinetree Court 7 Larchwood Drive Gloucester | 221 yd | |
| Best Friends Day Nursery | 28 Tuffley Lane Gloucester | 290 yd | |
| The Knoll Care Home | The Knoll Nursing Home Stroud Road Gloucester | 406 yd | |
| Robinswood Hill Sports And Social Club | Fox Elms Road Tuffley Gloucester | 420 yd | |
| Golden Star | 18 Seventh Avenue Gloucester | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Elm | Fox And Elm 385 Stroud Road Gloucester | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 12-14 Seventh Avenue Gloucester | 430 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Randwick Road Park Randwick Road | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| St Peters Roman Catholic High School STROUD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 749 yd |
| Crypt School PODSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Grange Baptist Church 16A 16A GRANGE ROAD | 859 yd | |
| Tuffley Primary School EVENLODE ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Grange Primary School HOLMLEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Blackbridge Athletics Track PODSMEAD ROAD | athletics tracks | 1,058 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.