Billingham Close is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 4SS 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 Billingham Close, Gloucester, GL4 4SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 4SP, GL4 4SR, GL4 4PX, GL4 4SU, GL4 4LH, GL4 4AU, GL4 4ST, GL4 4LL, GL4 4PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL4 4SS 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 Billingham Close 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.
Billingham Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Billingham Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2025-01-10 | £263,738 |
| 30 Billingham Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-01-27 | £303,257 |
| 3 Billingham Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-06-14 | £260,023 |
| 26 Billingham Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-10-31 | £320,075 |
| 12 Billingham Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-05-18 | £249,128 |
GL4 4SS 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 | 593 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatherley Infant School Hatherley Road , GL1 4PW | 2out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School Coney Hill Road , GL4 4NA | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy Victory Road , Tredworth GL1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Junior School Upton Street , GL1 4JU | 2out of 4 | 1,004 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 | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 2,781 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 | 1,057 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 2,192 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 | 107 yd | |
| Arslans Kebabs | Mobile Food Site Cemetery Road Gloucester | 250 yd | |
| Twin Gables Day Nursery Ltd | 102 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 305 yd | |
| Cavendish Care Home - Eastern Lodge | Highfield House 104 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 449 yd | |
| Chequers Chippy | 34A Painswick Road Gloucester | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Treddy | The Treddy 85 High Street Gloucester | 1,083 yd | |
| Sacred Salvador | Three Oaks 2 Baneberry Road Gloucester | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coney Hill Fish And Chip Shop | 4 Coney Hill Parade Gloucester | 854 yd | |
| Firenze Pizzeria | 124 - 126 Tredworth Road Gloucester | 969 yd | |
| Wongs Kitchen | 106 Finlay Road Gloucester | 1,070 yd | |
| Trafalgar Chip Shop | Trafalgar Fish Bar 92 Tredworth Road Gloucester | 1,070 yd | |
| Hot & Spicy Caribbean Takeaway | 117 High Street Gloucester | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 254 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2B 108 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 593 yd | |
| Tesco | 254 Painswick Road Gloucester | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saintbridge Dry Balancing Pond (Closed) Redpoll Way | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Finlay Community School FINLAY ROAD | grass pitches | 624 yd |
| Gloucester Academy (Closed) Cotteswold Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Gloucester Academy PAINSWICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Coney Hill Park HARTLEY GARDENS | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| The Glebe MOOR STREET | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| St James Church Hall UPTON STREET | 985 yd | |
| Pro Systems Mma Gym St. James Trading Estate St. James Trading Estate Barton Street | health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Gymnation (Closed) Alfred Street | health and fitness suite | 1,065 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 132.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.