Timmis Close is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 4FR is located in the Abbeydale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Timmis Close, Gloucester, GL4 4FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 6NH, GL4 6NL, GL4 4FP, GL4 4FS, GL4 4DF, GL4 4FQ, GL4 4DR, GL4 6FN, GL4 5DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL4 4FR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 30.6% | 37.2% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 50.2% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 47.1% | 47.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 29.2% | 26.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 12.9% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17.9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 23.3% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| White | 91.4% | 85.3% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 93.2% | 92% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 91.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Timmis Close was 68.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.8% lower than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Timmis Close has the 33rd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbeydale and the 180th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Timmis Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,500 | 2023-07-14 | £261,958 |
| 5 Timmis Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-03-20 | £350,264 |
| 11 Timmis Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £185,500 | 2017-06-05 | £261,198 |
| 6 Timmis Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2016-03-24 | £289,145 |
| 9 Timmis Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2011-07-01 | £254,790 |
GL4 4FR 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinswood Primary School Underhill Road , Matson GL4 6HE | - not rated | 452 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Underhill Road , Matson GL4 6HE | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Primary School Heron Way , Abbeydale GL4 4BN | - not rated | 456 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Infant School Juniper Avenue , Matson GL4 6AP | - not rated | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Junior School Juniper Avenue , Matson GL4 6AR | - not rated | 489 yd | Foundation 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 | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Technology College Cotteswold Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 903 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | - not rated | 1,944 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 | 3,963 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 | 602 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Education Trust 7 Eastbrook Road , GL4 3DB | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,621 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Phoenix College 164 Huddlecote Road , GL3 3SH | - not rated | 3,001 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saintbridge Kebab | Saintbridge Sports Centre Painswick Road Gloucester | 582 yd | |
| Saintbridge House | 189 Painswick Road Gloucester GL4 4AG | 729 yd | |
| Glos Sport Leisure | Gloucester Ski And Snowboard Centre Matson Lane Gloucester | 742 yd | |
| Katherine Wheel Club | Matson Lane Gloucester | 742 yd | |
| Abbeydale Community Centre | Glevum Way Gloucester | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Salvador | Three Oaks 2 Baneberry Road Gloucester | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | 91 Matson Avenue Gloucester | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 254 Painswick Road Gloucester | 316 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Glevum Way Gloucester | 647 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heron Park BITTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Gloucester Academy PAINSWICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Abbeydale Sports And Community Centre GLEVUM WAY | artificial grass pitch | 775 yd |
| Hallmark Health Club (Gloucester) MATSON LANE | golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 781 yd |
| Glevum Way Park Glevum Way | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Matson Park CAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Gloucester Academy (Closed) Cotteswold Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 903 yd |
| Gloucester Ski And Snowboard Centre Matson Lane | golf, ski slopes | 920 yd |
| Saintbridge Dry Balancing Pond (Closed) Redpoll Way | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| One Church Gloucester THE BUTTS | 1,091 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.