Hill Road is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 6ST is located in the Tuffley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hill Road, Gloucester, GL4 6ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 6SS, GL4 6TJ, GL4 0AZ, GL4 6UF, GL4 6SX, GL4 6SB, GL4 0AY, GL1 5LJ, GL4 0AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL4 6ST has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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% | 49.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 6ST there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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 | 17.2% | 22.7% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.2% | 61.7% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 9.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 41.1% | 46.8% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 45.1% | 38.3% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 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 | 15.9% | 12.8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 10.3% | 4.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 8.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 22.4% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 31% | -4.1% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% 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% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 7% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 92% | 88.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 92.7% | 88.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 92% | 88.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 67.8% | 46.2% | 21.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Road was 32.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.8% lower than the Tuffley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Tuffley and the 125th lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hill Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2020-05-22 | £603,582 |
| 5 Hill Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2018-11-26 | £611,752 |
| 3 Hill Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2017-02-02 | £1,053,125 |
| 7 Hill Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2015-12-22 | £580,590 |
| 1 Hill Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2015-10-09 | £533,758 |
GL4 6ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GL4 6ST area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calton Junior School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | - not rated | 927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | 2out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | - not rated | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finlay Junior School Tredworth Road , GL4 6TR | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Finlay Community School Finlay Road , GL4 6TR | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead , GL2 5AE | - not rated | 797 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | - not rated | 878 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stroud Road , Tuffley GL4 0DD | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College Llanthony Road , GL2 5JQ | - not rated | 2,966 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 | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Altus School Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belong School Gloucestershire Wild Goose Lodge , Shepherds Patch GL2 7BP | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Bridge School Church Lane , Whaddon GL4 0UF | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstones Church Lane , Whaddon GL4 0UF | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Nursing Home | 190 Reservoir Road Gloucester | 192 yd | |
| Robinswood Hill Cafe | Conservation Centre Robinswood Hill Country Park Reservoir Road Gloucester | 199 yd | |
| Brunswick House | 119 Reservoir Road Gloucester Gloucestershire | 199 yd | |
| Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust | Crickley Hill Country Park, Crickley Hill | 199 yd | |
| The Pembury | 9 Pembury Road Gloucester | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Elm | Fox And Elm 385 Stroud Road Gloucester | 890 yd | |
| Sacred Salvador | Three Oaks 2 Baneberry Road Gloucester | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wongs Kitchen | 106 Finlay Road Gloucester | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 110 Finlay Road Gloucester | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crypt School PODSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Ribston Hall High School STROUD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| One Church Gloucester THE BUTTS | 888 yd | |
| Wingates Tuffley Avenue | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Blackbridge Athletics Track PODSMEAD ROAD | athletics tracks | 1,003 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 | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.