Dale Close is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 6UR 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 Dale Close, Gloucester, GL4 6UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 6TF, GL4 6UG, GL4 6SE, GL4 6UA, GL4 6UD, GL4 6UB, GL4 6UQ, GL4 6SA, GL4 6TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL4 6UR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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% | 48.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GL4 6UR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 34.8% | 43% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 41.4% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 47.6% | 51.9% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 30.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 10.7% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 30.4% | 23.1% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 14.4% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 9.7% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 19.4% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 25.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.1% | 81.8% | -9.3% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 89.6% | 85.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 84.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.7% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dale Close was 100.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% lower than the Tuffley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dale Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Tuffley and the 148th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dale Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-04-28 | £287,905 |
| 3 Dale Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £241,500 | 2022-06-10 | £250,080 |
| 1 Dale Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-03-28 | £265,541 |
| 1 Dale Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2016-11-09 | £264,824 |
| 5 Dale Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2015-07-21 | £279,361 |
GL4 6UR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calton Primary School Calton Road , GL1 5ET | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finlay Community School Finlay Road , GL4 6TR | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Linden Road , GL1 5HU | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Junior School Tredworth Road , GL1 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy Victory Road , Tredworth GL1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 1,469 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ | 2out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Gloucester 7 Eastbrook Road , Gloucester GL4 3DB | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 2,961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Nursing Home | 190 Reservoir Road Gloucester | 282 yd | |
| Brunswick House | 119 Reservoir Road Gloucester Gloucestershire | 316 yd | |
| Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust | Crickley Hill Country Park, Crickley Hill | 316 yd | |
| Robinswood Hill Cafe | Conservation Centre Robinswood Hill Country Park Reservoir Road Gloucester | 317 yd | |
| The Pembury | 9 Pembury Road Gloucester | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Salvador | Three Oaks 2 Baneberry Road Gloucester | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wongs Kitchen | 106 Finlay Road Gloucester | 464 yd | |
| Firenze Pizzeria | 124 - 126 Tredworth Road Gloucester | 1,008 yd | |
| Trafalgar Chip Shop | Trafalgar Fish Bar 92 Tredworth Road Gloucester | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 110 Finlay Road Gloucester | 46 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ribston Hall High School STROUD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 494 yd |
| Parry Hall PARRY HALL PARRY HALL PARRY ROAD | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Wingates Tuffley Avenue | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| One Church Gloucester THE BUTTS | 834 yd | |
| Finlay Community School FINLAY ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| The Oval THE OVAL | tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Crypt School PODSMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Blackbridge Athletics Track PODSMEAD ROAD | athletics tracks | 1,089 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.