Stonechat Avenue is in Abbeydale, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 4XD 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 Stonechat Avenue, Abbeydale, Gloucester, GL4 4XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 4XE, GL4 4UY, GL4 4AR, GL4 4XG, GL4 4WT, GL4 4XF, GL4 4FT, GL4 4FU, GL4 4XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL4 4XD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.3% | 1.7% | 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 | 27.4% | 35% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 47.9% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55% | 49.7% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 38.5% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 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 | 17.8% | 10.3% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 20.9% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 21.3% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 28.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88% | 89.8% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 92.9% | 91.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 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 | 92.9% | 91.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stonechat Avenue was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stonechat Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Abbeydale and the 41st lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Stonechat Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2025-03-28 | £250,739 |
| 2 Stonechat Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-02-20 | £239,762 |
| 13 Stonechat Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2023-12-19 | £224,903 |
| 24 Stonechat Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £241,500 | 2023-11-30 | £245,399 |
| 26 Stonechat Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-12-16 | £267,658 |
GL4 4XD 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 | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Primary School Heron Way , Abbeydale GL4 4BN | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Primary School Juniper Avenue , Matson GL4 6AP | 1out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robinswood Primary Academy Underhill Road , Matson GL4 6HE | 4out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finlay Community School Finlay Road , GL4 6TR | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School Coney Hill Road , GL4 4NA | 4out of 4 | 1,151 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 | 451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stroud Road , Tuffley GL4 0DD | 2out of 4 | 2,975 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,674 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 3,235 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saintbridge Kebab | Saintbridge Sports Centre Painswick Road Gloucester | 478 yd | |
| Saintbridge House | 189 Painswick Road Gloucester GL4 4AG | 554 yd | |
| Abbeydale Community Centre | Glevum Way Gloucester | 769 yd | |
| Aspects 2 | Hannacott Abbeymead Avenue Gloucester | 1,029 yd | |
| Abbeymead Lodge | Charlwood House Abbeymead Avenue Gloucester | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Salvador | Three Oaks 2 Baneberry Road Gloucester | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coney Hill Fish And Chip Shop | 4 Coney Hill Parade Gloucester | 989 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 91 Matson Avenue Gloucester | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 254 Painswick Road Gloucester | 378 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Glevum Way Gloucester | 653 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heron Park BITTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Gloucester Academy PAINSWICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Saintbridge Dry Balancing Pond (Closed) Redpoll Way | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Glevum Way Park Glevum Way | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Abbeydale Sports And Community Centre GLEVUM WAY | artificial grass pitch | 740 yd |
| Gloucester Academy (Closed) Cotteswold Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Clock Tower Park THE CLOCK TOWER THE CLOCK TOWER HUCKLEY FIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 830 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 | 114.9 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.