Old Painswick Road is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 4PX 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 Road, Gloucester, GL4 4PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 4PY, GL4 4PW, GL4 4AU, GL4 4PZ, GL4 4SS, GL4 4SP, GL4 4PP, GL4 4LH, GL4 4SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL4 4PX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 48.2% | 47.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 34.1% | 35.9% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 46.1% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 44.6% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 37% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.5% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.4% | 25.8% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 9.5% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.6% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 23.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 8% | 3.1% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84.4% | 81.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 89.9% | 84.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 84.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 10.9% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Painswick Road was 52.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.5% lower than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Painswick Road has the 48th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Abbeydale and the 171st lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-06-03 | £273,978 |
| 4 Old Painswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-06-25 | £383,388 |
| 7 Old Painswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2019-06-14 | £299,592 |
| 6 Old Painswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-07-04 | £319,120 |
| 5 Old Painswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2017-04-13 | £323,152 |
GL4 4PX 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finlay Community School Finlay Road , GL4 6TR | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatherley Infant School Hatherley Road , GL1 4PW | 2out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School Coney Hill Road , GL4 4NA | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy Victory Road , Tredworth GL1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Junior School Upton Street , GL1 4JU | 2out of 4 | 1,045 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 | 784 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 2,848 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 | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 2,253 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 | 117 yd | |
| Arslans Kebabs | Mobile Food Site Cemetery Road Gloucester | 224 yd | |
| Twin Gables Day Nursery Ltd | 102 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 380 yd | |
| Chequers Chippy | 34A Painswick Road Gloucester | 477 yd | |
| Cavendish Care Home - Eastern Lodge | Highfield House 104 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Salvador | Three Oaks 2 Baneberry Road Gloucester | 990 yd | |
| The Treddy | The Treddy 85 High Street Gloucester | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coney Hill Fish And Chip Shop | 4 Coney Hill Parade Gloucester | 916 yd | |
| Firenze Pizzeria | 124 - 126 Tredworth Road Gloucester | 934 yd | |
| Wongs Kitchen | 106 Finlay Road Gloucester | 983 yd | |
| Trafalgar Chip Shop | Trafalgar Fish Bar 92 Tredworth Road Gloucester | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 173 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2B 108 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 686 yd | |
| Tesco | 254 Painswick Road Gloucester | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Finlay Community School FINLAY ROAD | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Gloucester Academy (Closed) Cotteswold Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Saintbridge Dry Balancing Pond (Closed) Redpoll Way | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Gloucester Academy PAINSWICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| The Glebe MOOR STREET | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Coney Hill Park HARTLEY GARDENS | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| St James Church Hall UPTON STREET | 1,012 yd | |
| Pro Systems Mma Gym St. James Trading Estate St. James Trading Estate Barton Street | health and fitness suite | 1,062 yd |
| Parry Hall PARRY HALL PARRY HALL PARRY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 207.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.