Barnwood Road is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 3JW 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 Barnwood Road, Gloucester, GL4 3JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 3DT, GL4 3JR, GL4 3HF, GL4 3JQ, GL4 3HE, GL4 3JL, GL4 3JN, GL4 3HH, GL4 3JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL4 3JW 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 | 47.9% | 49.9% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.1% | -2.0% | 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 area around GL4 3JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 28.6% | 43.7% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 39.1% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 11.1% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 4.3% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 36% | 42.2% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 38.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 12.7% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 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 | 28.6% | 14.6% | -14.0% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.2% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 17.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.6% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 33.2% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.4% | 88.8% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 93.4% | 89.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 89.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnwood Road was 275.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 290.9% higher than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Barnwood Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbeydale and the 39th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Barnwood Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2026-02-06 | £310,000 |
| Flat 10 130 Barnwood Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-09-30 | £156,623 |
| Flat 1 130 Barnwood Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2024-02-12 | £149,860 |
| Flat 3 130 Barnwood Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2023-03-29 | £103,571 |
| Flat 1 130 Barnwood Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,750 | 2021-07-19 | £147,136 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 86 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbridge Infant School Windfall Way , GL2 0LN | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmbridge Primary School Elmbridge Road , GL2 0PE | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School Coney Hill Road , GL4 4NA | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Hill Junior School Coney Hill Road , GL4 4NA | - not rated | 1,140 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 | 652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | - not rated | 652 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Colwell School for Girls Derby Road , GL1 4AD | - not rated | 1,628 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 | 3,508 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 | 764 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hatherley Centre At Lismore House 3 Horton Road , Wotton GL1 3PX | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,074 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice House | 138 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 116 yd | |
| Barnwood Bowling Club | 119 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 164 yd | |
| Gloucester Deaf Community Centre | Colin Road Gloucester | 188 yd | |
| Army Reserve Centre | 216 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 419 yd | |
| McDonalds | Northbrook Road Gloucester GL4 3DP | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walls Club Limited | Walls Sports Social Club Hammond Way Gloucester | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wotton Hall | Wotton Hall Club 138 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 116 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Northbrook Road Gloucester | 534 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 5 Gloucester Retail Park Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 542 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsbury's Supermarket Barnett Way Gloucester | 705 yd | |
| Queens Fish And Chips Restaurant | Queens 67 Barnwood Road Gloucester | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Barnett Way Gloucester | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mills End SAW MILLS END | grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Meb Sports Field (Closed) Hammond Way | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Walls Club Ltd HAMMOND WAY | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Pure Gym (Gloucester Retail Park) UNIT 4 UNIT 4 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Windfall Way WINDFALL WAY | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Barnwood Park Arts College ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Elmbridge Junior School Elmbridge Road | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| British Energy (Closed) Hucclecote Road | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Coney Hill Park HARTLEY GARDENS | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Old Richians Rfc SANDYLEAZE | 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.