Bazeley Road, Matson, Gloucester, GL4 6JF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL4 6JF 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	48.7%	49.7%	1.0%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	51.3%	50.3%	-1.0%	49.0%	1.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around GL4 6JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	34.1%	43.5%	9.4%	37.9%	5.6%
Married: Opposite sex	42.9%	34.1%	-8.8%	44.2%	-10.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	1.8%	3.4%	1.6%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	11.1%	11.6%	0.5%	9.1%	2.5%
Widowed	10.1%	6.5%	-3.6%	6.1%	0.4%

Health

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	39.2%	41.8%	2.6%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	35.9%	34.2%	-1.7%	33.6%	0.6%
Fair health	18.3%	17.1%	-1.2%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	5.1%	5.5%	0.4%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 6JF this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.2%	28.3%	-10.9%	18.2%	10.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.1%	8.7%	-1.4%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.6%	20.9%	4.3%	13.4%	7.5%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	5.7%	0.6%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	16.5%	6.8%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	14.3%	15.7%	1.4%	33.8%	-18.1%
Other	5.1%	4.3%	-0.8%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	0.7%	1.0%
Indian	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.2%	3.1%	0.9%	0.9%	2.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	96.3%	89%	-7.3%	81.4%	7.6%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90% 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	94.9%	90%	-4.9%	83.2%	6.8%
European Union	2.2%	3.4%	1.2%	6.1%	-2.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	4.8%	3.0%	5.6%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	91%	-3.9%	83.2%	7.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.9%	4.9%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	0.7%	3.5%	2.8%	2.9%	0.6%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.4%	76.7%	-6.3%
Germany	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Poland	2.1%	1.3%	0.8%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	24.4%	13.5%	10.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.7%	37.2%	14.5%
Christian	37.5%	46.2%	-8.7%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Bazeley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bazeley Road was 216.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 207.7% higher than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bazeley Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Abbeydale and the 53rd highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 256.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in GL4 6JF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bazeley Road are based on 54 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gloucester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bazeley Road, Matson, Gloucester, GL4 6JF

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL4 6JF

Average Price
£184,127

Semi-Detached
£212,276

Terraced
£196,560

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£93,809

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bazeley Road

Average Price
£177,792

Semi-Detached
£184,892

Terraced
£191,997

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£93,583

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bazeley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
82 Bazeley Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£215,000	2025-05-16	£223,269
62 Bazeley Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2024-07-25	£210,678
68A Bazeley Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£95,000	2024-03-27	£93,546
40 Bazeley Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-11-12	£205,857
80 Bazeley Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building	£171,000	2020-11-06	£219,582

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL4 6JF

Employment

GL4 6JF 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	38
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Looking after home or family	12
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	15
Construction	15
Transport and storage	11
Administrative and support service activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Education	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Robinswood Primary School Underhill Road , Matson GL4 6HE	- not rated	886 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Primary School Underhill Road , Matson GL4 6HE	3out of 4	886 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moat Infant School Juniper Avenue , Matson GL4 6AP	- not rated	1,109 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moat Junior School Juniper Avenue , Matson GL4 6AR	- not rated	1,109 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moat Primary School Juniper Avenue , Matson GL4 6AP	- not rated	1,109 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN	- not rated	1,671 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Central Technology College Cotteswold Road , GL4 6RN	- not rated	1,823 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN	- not rated	1,823 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stroud Road , Tuffley GL4 0DD	- not rated	1,923 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stroud Road , Tuffley GL4 0DD	3out of 4	1,923 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gloucestershire College Llanthony Road , GL2 5JQ	- not rated	4,620 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Selwyn School Matson House , Matson GL4 6DY	- not rated	1,100 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Belong School Gloucestershire Wild Goose Lodge , Shepherds Patch GL2 7BP	- not rated	2,018 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Valley Bridge School Church Lane , Whaddon GL4 0UF	- not rated	2,018 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wynstones Church Lane , Whaddon GL4 0UF	- not rated	2,074 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brookthorpe Hall School Stroud Road , GL4 0UN	- not rated	3,258 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Edward House	Edward House Matson Lane Gloucester	296 yd
Selwyn Care - George House	Matson House Matson Lane Gloucester	296 yd
Selwyn Care Day Care Centre	Matson House 50 Matson Lane Gloucester	296 yd
FoodCycle Gloucester	Redwell Community Centre Redwell Road Gloucester	337 yd
Glo-active	Redwell Community Centre Redwell Road Gloucester	337 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Jade Garden	91 Matson Avenue Gloucester		682 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Matson Park CAPEL ROAD	grass pitches	482 yd
Gloucester Ski And Snowboard Centre Matson Lane	golf, ski slopes	531 yd
Hallmark Health Club (Gloucester) MATSON LANE	golf, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	593 yd
Gloucester Golf Club MATSON LANE	golf	602 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	153.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.