Kevin Close is in Barnwood, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 3JA 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 Kevin Close, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 3HZ, GL4 3DA, GL4 3JT, GL4 3HH, GL4 3JF, GL4 3JB, GL4 3JN, GL4 3JR, GL4 3HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL4 3JA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 49.3% | 47.3% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.7% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 33.2% | 33.7% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 44.3% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 5% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 42.1% | 44.9% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 41% | 34.6% | -6.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 16.3% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 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 | 15.8% | 14.2% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 37.9% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.3% | 93.1% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 92.6% | 88.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 88.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 8.5% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.4% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kevin Close was 316.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 348.9% higher than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Kevin Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbeydale and the 33rd highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Kevin Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2022-02-04 | £451,835 |
| 10 Kevin Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-11-26 | £374,629 |
| 12 Kevin Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-01-10 | £504,864 |
| 14 Kevin Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £414,000 | 2018-01-19 | £562,573 |
| 11 Kevin Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2010-04-30 | £349,703 |
GL4 3JA 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 | 157 |
| Retired | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Other | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 206 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbridge Infant School Windfall Way , GL2 0LN | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbridge Primary School Elmbridge Road , GL2 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School Coney Hill Road , GL4 4NA | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Hill Junior School Coney Hill Road , GL4 4NA | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 522 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | - not rated | 522 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Colwell School for Girls Derby Road , GL1 4AD | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College Llanthony Road , GL2 5JQ | - not rated | 3,695 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook Education Trust 7 Eastbrook Road , GL4 3DB | - not rated | 823 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hatherley Centre At Lismore House 3 Horton Road , Wotton GL1 3PX | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 161 yd | |
| Gloucester Deaf Community Centre | Colin Road Gloucester | 370 yd | |
| Barnwood Bowling Club | 119 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 428 yd | |
| Emmaus | 201 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 437 yd | |
| Army Reserve Centre | 216 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walls Club Limited | Walls Sports Social Club Hammond Way Gloucester | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wotton Hall | Wotton Hall Club 138 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 161 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 5 Gloucester Retail Park Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 663 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's Supermarket Barnett Way Gloucester | 708 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Northbrook Road Gloucester | 740 yd | |
| Queens Fish And Chips Restaurant | Queens 67 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Barnett Way Gloucester | 707 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mills End SAW MILLS END | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Barnwood Park Arts College ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Walls Club Ltd HAMMOND WAY | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Meb Sports Field (Closed) Hammond Way | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| British Energy (Closed) Hucclecote Road | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Pure Gym (Gloucester Retail Park) UNIT 4 UNIT 4 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Coney Hill Park HARTLEY GARDENS | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Windfall Way WINDFALL WAY | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Gloucester) CREST WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Gloucester) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,047 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.