Kingscote Drive is in Abbeymead, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 4XT is located in the Abbeymead electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingscote Drive, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 4XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 4XS, GL4 4AB, GL4 4GD, GL4 4XA, GL4 4GS, GL4 4SD, GL4 5ED, GL4 4SE, GL4 4GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL4 4XT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.8% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.2% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 30.7% | 32.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 50.5% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 56.8% | 48.8% | -8.0% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 38.7% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around GL4 4XT this area, 8.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 13.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 18.2% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 17.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 36% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91.3% | 93.6% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 97.9% | 87.8% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 87.8% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingscote Drive was 58.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% lower than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kingscote Drive has the 44th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Abbeydale and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Kingscote Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-08-08 | £206,851 |
| 18 Kingscote Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-09-30 | £233,243 |
| 8 Kingscote Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2021-05-21 | £267,403 |
| 7 Kingscote Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-09-06 | £236,180 |
| 17 Kingscote Drive, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-09-02 | £254,614 |
GL4 4XT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeymead Primary School Mead Road , Abbeymead GL4 5YS | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Primary School Heron Way , Abbeydale GL4 4BN | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School Bondend Road , Upton St Leonards GL4 8ED | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robinswood Primary Academy Underhill Road , Matson GL4 6HE | 4out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinglewell Junior School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community 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 | 1,503 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 3,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 3,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 3,785 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 | 2,085 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 3,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 3,398 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 3,510 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 3,915 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale Community Centre | Glevum Way Gloucester | 408 yd | |
| Polash | Unit 6 Mead Road Gloucester | 453 yd | |
| Turmut Hoer | Mead Road Gloucester | 453 yd | |
| Abbeymead Lodge | Charlwood House Abbeymead Avenue Gloucester | 554 yd | |
| Aspects 2 | Hannacott Abbeymead Avenue Gloucester | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Grill GG Ltd | Unit 5 Mead Road Gloucester | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1 Mead Road Gloucester | 453 yd | |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Glevum Way Gloucester | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glevum Way Park Glevum Way | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Abbeydale Sports And Community Centre GLEVUM WAY | artificial grass pitch | 355 yd |
| Lobleys Drive Park MARRAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Abbeymead Primary School MEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Heron Park BITTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Clock Tower Park THE CLOCK TOWER THE CLOCK TOWER HUCKLEY FIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 740 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.