Birch Avenue is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 4NL 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 Birch Avenue, Gloucester, GL4 4NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 4NH, GL4 4NF, GL4 4NN, GL4 4NW, GL4 4NJ, GL4 4NG, GL4 4NU, GL4 4NQ, GL4 4NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL4 4NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 33% | 36.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 48% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 36.9% | 45.8% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 33.3% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 15.4% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 26.2% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 13.5% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.1% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 20.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 7% | 2.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 4.1% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| White | 82.1% | 82.6% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 85.4% | 85.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 85.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.5% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 0.6% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Avenue was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Birch Avenue has the 47th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Abbeydale and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Birch Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2025-06-27 | £258,419 |
| 70 Birch Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-25 | £251,499 |
| 92 Birch Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-05-06 | £211,333 |
| 46 Birch Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-11-20 | £199,901 |
| 24 Birch Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-06-20 | £242,190 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coney Hill Community Primary School Coney Hill Road , GL4 4NA | 4out of 4 | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finlay Community School Finlay Road , GL4 6TR | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatherley Infant School Hatherley Road , GL1 4PW | 2out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Primary School Heron Way , Abbeydale GL4 4BN | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Primary School Juniper Avenue , Matson GL4 6AP | 1out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 930 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 2,456 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arbor | The Crematorium Coney Hill Road Gloucester | 533 yd | |
| Marco Takeaway | Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 561 yd | |
| Saintbridge House | 189 Painswick Road Gloucester GL4 4AG | 592 yd | |
| Twin Gables Day Nursery Ltd | 102 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 636 yd | |
| Cavendish Care Home - Eastern Lodge | Highfield House 104 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coney Hill Fish And Chip Shop | 4 Coney Hill Parade Gloucester | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 658 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2B 108 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 709 yd | |
| Tesco | 254 Painswick Road Gloucester | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saintbridge Dry Balancing Pond (Closed) Redpoll Way | grass pitches | 171 yd |
| Coney Hill Park HARTLEY GARDENS | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Gloucester Academy PAINSWICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Gloucester Academy (Closed) Cotteswold Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Clock Tower Park THE CLOCK TOWER THE CLOCK TOWER HUCKLEY FIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 913 yd |
| Finlay Community School FINLAY ROAD | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Barnwood Park Arts College ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 991 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 | 187.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.