Daffodil Close is in Abbeymead, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 4AF is located in the Abbeymead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Daffodil Close, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 4AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 4DU, GL4 4AH, GL4 5TH, GL4 4FB, GL4 4AJ, GL4 5TQ, GL4 4DX, GL4 4XZ, GL4 5TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL4 4AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 51% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 4AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 42.7% | 42.4% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 41.7% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 48.2% | 52.1% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 34.2% | -5.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.3% | 13.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 18% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 21.5% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 32.2% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 95.5% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 93.2% 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% | 93.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 93.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Daffodil Close was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% lower than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Daffodil Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Abbeydale and the 44th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged 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. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Daffodil Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-07-26 | £399,095 |
| 6 Daffodil Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-10-27 | £391,184 |
| 14 Daffodil Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2018-04-20 | £471,752 |
| 19 Daffodil Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-11-09 | £349,222 |
| 19 Daffodil Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2014-07-11 | £339,916 |
GL4 4AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeymead Primary School Mead Road , Abbeymead GL4 5YS | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Primary School Heron Way , Abbeydale GL4 4BN | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School Coney Hill Road , GL4 4NA | 4out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 2,918 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 3,597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,628 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 3,462 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeymead Lodge | Charlwood House Abbeymead Avenue Gloucester | 212 yd | |
| Aspects 2 | Hannacott Abbeymead Avenue Gloucester | 213 yd | |
| Polash | Unit 6 Mead Road Gloucester | 278 yd | |
| Turmut Hoer | Mead Road Gloucester | 278 yd | |
| Abbeydale Community Centre | Glevum Way Gloucester | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Grill GG Ltd | Unit 5 Mead Road Gloucester | 278 yd | |
| Coney Hill Fish And Chip Shop | 4 Coney Hill Parade Gloucester | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1 Mead Road Gloucester | 278 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Glevum Way Gloucester | 594 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clock Tower Park THE CLOCK TOWER THE CLOCK TOWER HUCKLEY FIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 283 yd |
| Glevum Way Park Glevum Way | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Heron Park BITTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Abbeymead Primary School MEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Abbeydale Sports And Community Centre GLEVUM WAY | artificial grass pitch | 494 yd |
| Lobleys Drive Park MARRAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| The Oaks HADRIANS WAY | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Upton Close | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Saintbridge Dry Balancing Pond (Closed) Redpoll Way | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 275.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.