Claudians Close is in Abbeymead, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 5FB 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 Claudians Close, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 5HA, GL4 5DD, GL4 5EG, GL4 5EZ, GL4 5UZ, GL4 5EF, GL4 5HR, GL4 5EJ, GL4 5JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL4 5FB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 33.7% | 36.4% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 46.8% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 13.2% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 52.9% | 49.7% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 36.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5FB this area, 8.5% 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 | 12.6% | 8.5% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.2% | 15.4% | -9.8% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 24.8% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 34.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 94% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 97.3% | 92.3% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 91.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claudians Close was 40.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% lower than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Claudians Close has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Abbeydale and the 144th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Claudians Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2025-08-08 | £239,404 |
| 1 Claudians Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2024-10-31 | £234,000 |
| 2 Claudians Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-08-15 | £232,076 |
| 14 Claudians Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2024-01-26 | £237,423 |
| 7 Claudians Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2021-04-23 | £226,971 |
GL4 5FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinglewell Junior School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinglewell Infant School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeymead Primary School Mead Road , Abbeymead GL4 5YS | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School Coney Hill Road , GL4 4NA | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Primary School Hillview Road , Hucclecote GL3 3LH | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 3,718 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 | 1,443 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 3,322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Nursing Home | 35 North Upton Lane Gloucester | 498 yd | |
| Aspects 2 | Hannacott Abbeymead Avenue Gloucester | 564 yd | |
| Abbeymead Lodge | Charlwood House Abbeymead Avenue Gloucester | 564 yd | |
| Polash | Unit 6 Mead Road Gloucester | 601 yd | |
| Turmut Hoer | Mead Road Gloucester | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Grill GG Ltd | Unit 5 Mead Road Gloucester | 601 yd | |
| Ruddy | 55 Hucclecote Road Gloucester | 790 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 10 Silverdale Parade Hillview Road Gloucester | 793 yd | |
| The Garlic Indian | The Garlic 6 Glenville Parade Gloucester | 823 yd | |
| Coney Hill Fish And Chip Shop | 4 Coney Hill Parade Gloucester | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1 Mead Road Gloucester | 602 yd | |
| Co-op | 4 Hillview Road Gloucester | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Oaks HADRIANS WAY | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Upton Close | grass pitches | 193 yd |
| Clock Tower Park THE CLOCK TOWER THE CLOCK TOWER HUCKLEY FIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Abbeymead Primary School MEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| British Energy (Closed) Hucclecote Road | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Lobleys Drive Park MARRAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Barnwood Park Arts College ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Glevum Way Park Glevum Way | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.