Julian Close is in Barnwood, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 3AF is located in the Barnwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Julian Close, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 3QT, GL4 3AD, GL4 4QP, GL4 3AB, GL4 3AE, GL4 3AH, GL4 3EJ, GL4 3QS, GL4 3EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL4 3AF 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 | 50.7% | 49.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.1% | 0.8% | 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 GL4 3AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 20.1% | 29.2% | 9.1% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 53.1% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 47.8% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 34% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 15.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 16.2% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 31.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.6% | 90.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 94.8% | 92% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 93.9% | 92% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Julian Close was 93.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.1% higher than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Julian Close has the 30th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Abbeydale and the 162nd highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 232.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Julian Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-08-17 | £413,758 |
| 5 Julian Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £290,050 | 2017-06-14 | £400,334 |
| 2 Julian Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2012-09-07 | £433,563 |
| 9 Julian Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2010-05-14 | £584,049 |
| 2 Julian Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2005-01-21 | £393,078 |
GL4 3AF 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwood Church of England Primary School Colin Road , Barnwood GL4 3JP | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School Coney Hill Road , GL4 4NA | 4out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinglewell Junior School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinglewell Infant School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbridge Primary School Elmbridge Road , GL2 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,268 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 | 138 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 2,931 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 | 507 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 2,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice House | 138 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 506 yd | |
| Gloucester Deaf Community Centre | Colin Road Gloucester | 514 yd | |
| Emmaus | 201 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 657 yd | |
| KFC | Eastbrook Road Gloucester | 658 yd | |
| Charlies Kebab | Coney Hill Rugby Club Metz Way Gloucester | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walls Club Limited | Walls Sports Social Club Hammond Way Gloucester | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wotton Hall | Wotton Hall Club 138 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 506 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 5 Gloucester Retail Park Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 587 yd | |
| Coney Hill Fish And Chip Shop | 4 Coney Hill Parade Gloucester | 733 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Northbrook Road Gloucester | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Unit 2B 108 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnwood Park Arts College ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 135 yd |
| Coney Hill Park HARTLEY GARDENS | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Pure Gym (Gloucester Retail Park) UNIT 4 UNIT 4 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Saw Mills End SAW MILLS END | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| British Energy (Closed) Hucclecote Road | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Meb Sports Field (Closed) Hammond Way | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Walls Club Ltd HAMMOND WAY | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Upton Close | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.