Painswick Road is in Matson, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 4DB is located in the Matson, Robinswood and White City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Painswick Road, Matson, Gloucester, GL4 4DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 6LX, GL4 6NN, GL4 6NA, GL4 6LZ, GL4 5EY, GL4 6LY, GL4 5XY, GL4 6LT, GL4 6LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL4 4DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.2% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.8% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 24.2% | 31.1% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 45.7% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 39.6% | 51.3% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 44.4% | 27.3% | -17.1% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 14.8% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 25% | 20.4% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.2% | 18% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 20.8% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 24.7% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.2% | 91.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 95.2% | 91.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 91.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Painswick Road was 62.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% lower than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Painswick Road has the 37th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbeydale and the 197th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 Painswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2022-12-16 | £255,462 |
| 310 Painswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-06-07 | £316,818 |
| 306 Painswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,660 | 2011-03-25 | £267,497 |
| 308 Painswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2006-06-23 | £250,167 |
GL4 4DB 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinswood Primary School Underhill Road , Matson GL4 6HE | - not rated | 306 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Underhill Road , Matson GL4 6HE | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Infant School Juniper Avenue , Matson GL4 6AP | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Junior School Juniper Avenue , Matson GL4 6AR | - not rated | 733 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Primary School Juniper Avenue , Matson GL4 6AP | - not rated | 733 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 | 1,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Technology College Cotteswold Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College Llanthony Road , GL2 5JQ | - not rated | 4,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwyn School Matson House , Matson GL4 6DY | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Education Trust 7 Eastbrook Road , GL4 3DB | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belong School Gloucestershire Wild Goose Lodge , Shepherds Patch GL2 7BP | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Bridge School Church Lane , Whaddon GL4 0UF | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstones Church Lane , Whaddon GL4 0UF | - not rated | 2,971 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Robinswood Hotel/Hallmark | Marlston Close Robinswood Hill Gloucester | 582 yd | |
| Matson Rugby Football Club | Redwell Road Gloucester | 616 yd | |
| FoodCycle Gloucester | Redwell Community Centre Redwell Road Gloucester | 616 yd | |
| Glo-active | Redwell Community Centre Redwell Road Gloucester | 616 yd | |
| Glos Sport Leisure | Gloucester Ski And Snowboard Centre Matson Lane Gloucester | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head Inn | Upton Hill, Upton St Leonards | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | 91 Matson Avenue Gloucester | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Glevum Way Gloucester | 772 yd | |
| Tesco | 254 Painswick Road Gloucester | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matson Park CAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Gloucester) MATSON LANE | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 573 yd |
| Gloucester Ski And Snowboard Centre Matson Lane | golf, ski slopes | 731 yd |
| Abbeydale Sports And Community Centre GLEVUM WAY | artificial grass pitch | 904 yd |
| Heron Park BITTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| The Upton Recreation Ground Birchall Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 935 yd |
| Glevum Way Park Glevum Way | grass pitches | 1,052 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.