The Maples is in Abbeymead, Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 5WQ is located in the Barnwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Maples, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5WQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 5TT, GL4 5WN, GL4 5TU, GL4 5EJ, GL4 5WP, GL4 5EG, GL4 5WR, GL4 5EF, GL4 5HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL4 5WQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.1% | 49.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.2% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GL4 5WQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.3% | 31.6% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 53.4% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) 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 | 64.3% | 61.1% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 28.5% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 9.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 5WQ this area, 7.5% 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 | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.2% | 9.4% | -12.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 23.8% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 38.1% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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 | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| 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% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.2% | 90.4% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 95.5% | 91.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 91.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.6% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 76.7% | 19.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Maples was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% lower than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Maples has the 41st lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Abbeydale and the 138th lowest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 The Maples, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £341,500 | 2025-03-28 | £342,537 |
| 5 The Maples, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-01-20 | £424,010 |
| 18 The Maples, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-05-24 | £205,199 |
| 21 The Maples, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-09-12 | £340,343 |
| 14 The Maples, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2022-08-30 | £215,204 |
GL4 5WQ 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinglewell Junior School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dinglewell Infant School Dinglewell , Hucclecote GL3 3HS | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeymead Primary School Mead Road , Abbeymead GL4 5YS | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School Coney Hill Road , GL4 4NA | 4out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Primary School Heron Way , Abbeydale GL4 4BN | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 814 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School Oakleaze , GL2 0LF | 4out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Denmark Road High School Denmark Road , GL1 3JN | 4out of 4 | 3,596 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 | 1,280 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,764 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 3,168 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspects 2 | Hannacott Abbeymead Avenue Gloucester | 412 yd | |
| Abbeymead Lodge | Charlwood House Abbeymead Avenue Gloucester | 412 yd | |
| Polash | Unit 6 Mead Road Gloucester | 516 yd | |
| Turmut Hoer | Mead Road Gloucester | 516 yd | |
| Woodstock Nursing Home | 35 North Upton Lane Gloucester | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Grill GG Ltd | Unit 5 Mead Road Gloucester | 516 yd | |
| Coney Hill Fish And Chip Shop | 4 Coney Hill Parade Gloucester | 787 yd | |
| Ruddy | 55 Hucclecote Road Gloucester | 1,010 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 10 Silverdale Parade Hillview Road Gloucester | 1,034 yd | |
| The Garlic Indian | The Garlic 6 Glenville Parade Gloucester | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1 Mead Road Gloucester | 516 yd | |
| Co-op | 4 Hillview Road Gloucester | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clock Tower Park THE CLOCK TOWER THE CLOCK TOWER HUCKLEY FIELD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 440 yd |
| The Oaks HADRIANS WAY | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Upton Close | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Abbeymead Primary School MEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Lobleys Drive Park MARRAM CLOSE | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Glevum Way Park Glevum Way | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Barnwood Park Arts College ST. LAWRENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| British Energy (Closed) Hucclecote Road | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Heron Park BITTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Coney Hill Park HARTLEY GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 216.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.