Beckford Road is in Abbeymead, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 5UD 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 Beckford Road, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 5UE, GL4 5UF, GL4 5UG, GL4 5BX, GL4 5UL, GL4 5TZ, GL4 5UH, GL4 5BZ, GL4 5UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL4 5UD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50% | 49.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 29.7% | 32.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 51% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 0.8% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 54.2% | 50.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 11.8% | 11.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 15% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 18.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 29.6% | -1.7% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 95% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 96.4% | 94.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beckford Road was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.7% lower than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beckford Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbeydale and the 106th lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Beckford Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2026-01-12 | £424,620 |
| 15 Beckford Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-09-30 | £217,810 |
| 4 Beckford Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-09-23 | £419,832 |
| 1 Beckford Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-06-28 | £527,427 |
| 14 Beckford Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-24 | £474,091 |
GL4 5UD 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School Bondend Road , Upton St Leonards GL4 8ED | 4out of 4 | 762 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeymead Primary School Mead Road , Abbeymead GL4 5YS | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Primary School Heron Way , Abbeydale GL4 4BN | - not rated | 810 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robinswood Primary School Underhill Road , Matson GL4 6HE | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Underhill Road , Matson GL4 6HE | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,744 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Technology College Cotteswold Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College Llanthony Road , GL2 5JQ | - not rated | 4,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwyn School Matson House , Matson GL4 6DY | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College 164 Huddlecote Road , GL3 3SH | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Education Trust 7 Eastbrook Road , GL4 3DB | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 3,530 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 3,824 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 437 yd | |
| Polash | Unit 6 Mead Road Gloucester | 869 yd | |
| Turmut Hoer | Mead Road Gloucester | 869 yd | |
| Abbeymead Lodge | Charlwood House Abbeymead Avenue Gloucester | 970 yd | |
| Aspects 2 | Hannacott Abbeymead Avenue Gloucester | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchall Memorial Institute Club | Bondend Road, Upton St. Leonards | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Grill GG Ltd | Unit 5 Mead Road Gloucester | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Glevum Way Gloucester | 553 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1 Mead Road Gloucester | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeydale Sports And Community Centre GLEVUM WAY | artificial grass pitch | 489 yd |
| Glevum Way Park Glevum Way | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Lobleys Drive Park MARRAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Heron Park BITTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Upton St Leonard Primary School BONDEND ROAD | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Abbeymead Primary School MEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| The Upton Recreation Ground Birchall Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,008 yd |
| Sebastian Coe Health Club (Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel) (Closed) Bondend Lane Bondend Lane Bondend Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,045 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 | 208 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.