Old Painswick Close is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 4AU is located in the Coney Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Painswick Close, Gloucester, GL4 4AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 4LH, GL4 4PX, GL4 4PY, GL4 6QS, GL4 4ST, GL4 4SS, GL4 4PZ, GL4 4SP, GL4 6PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL4 4AU is primarily male, with 59% of the population 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 | 50.2% | 41% | -9.2% | 51.0% | -10.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 59% | 9.2% | 49.0% | 10.0% |
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 4AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 40% | 44.8% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 34.8% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 13% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 39.2% | -6.4% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 40.3% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.9% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 23% | 16.9% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 15.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 23.8% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.9% | 87.5% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 82.8% 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 | 83.7% | 82.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 9.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 82.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 10.8% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 0.7% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Painswick Close was 135.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% higher than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Painswick Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Abbeydale and the 109th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Old Painswick Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2005-07-22 | £297,305 |
| 3 Old Painswick Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £56,000 | 1998-05-08 | £289,190 |
| 3 Old Painswick Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 1996-05-01 | £287,714 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finlay Community School Finlay Road , GL4 6TR | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatherley Infant School Hatherley Road , GL1 4PW | 2out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy Victory Road , Tredworth GL1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School Coney Hill Road , GL4 4NA | 4out of 4 | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Junior School Upton Street , GL1 4JU | 2out of 4 | 959 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 865 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 2,773 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 | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 2,174 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Takeaway | Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 39 yd | |
| Arslans Kebabs | Mobile Food Site Cemetery Road Gloucester | 143 yd | |
| Twin Gables Day Nursery Ltd | 102 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 321 yd | |
| Chequers Chippy | 34A Painswick Road Gloucester | 389 yd | |
| Cavendish Care Home - Eastern Lodge | Highfield House 104 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Treddy | The Treddy 85 High Street Gloucester | 1,001 yd | |
| Sacred Salvador | Three Oaks 2 Baneberry Road Gloucester | 1,028 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Plough Inn 9 Upton Street Gloucester | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firenze Pizzeria | 124 - 126 Tredworth Road Gloucester | 861 yd | |
| Trafalgar Chip Shop | Trafalgar Fish Bar 92 Tredworth Road Gloucester | 966 yd | |
| Coney Hill Fish And Chip Shop | 4 Coney Hill Parade Gloucester | 967 yd | |
| Wongs Kitchen | 106 Finlay Road Gloucester | 971 yd | |
| Hot & Spicy Caribbean Takeaway | 117 High Street Gloucester | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 158 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2B 108 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Finlay Community School FINLAY ROAD | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Gloucester Academy (Closed) Cotteswold Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Saintbridge Dry Balancing Pond (Closed) Redpoll Way | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Gloucester Academy PAINSWICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| The Glebe MOOR STREET | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| St James Church Hall UPTON STREET | 924 yd | |
| Pro Systems Mma Gym St. James Trading Estate St. James Trading Estate Barton Street | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Coney Hill Park HARTLEY GARDENS | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Parry Hall PARRY HALL PARRY HALL PARRY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Gymnation (Closed) Alfred Street | health and fitness suite | 1,035 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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.