Lady Downe Close, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, GL4 8BJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL4 8BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.4%	53.5%	0.1%	51.0%	2.5%
Male	46.6%	46.5%	-0.1%	49.0%	-2.5%

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 vicinity of GL4 8BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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	24.1%	23.4%	-0.7%	37.9%	-14.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55.1%	55.6%	0.5%	44.2%	11.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	9.8%	10%	0.2%	9.1%	0.9%
Widowed	9.4%	8.4%	-1.0%	6.1%	2.3%

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	42.6%	42.8%	0.2%	48.4%	-5.6%
Good health	37.8%	37.4%	-0.4%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	16.2%	15.2%	-1.0%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	1.4%	3.7%	2.3%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	2%	1%	-1.0%	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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.2%	17.6%	-3.6%	18.2%	-0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	10.1%	-6.2%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	13.9%	-3.2%	13.4%	0.5%
Apprenticeship	6.1%	8%	1.9%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	18.9%	8.7%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	25.3%	29.8%	4.5%	33.8%	-4.0%
Other	3.7%	1.7%	-2.0%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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)
Other Asian	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	0.9%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	98.6%	96.6%	-2.0%	81.4%	15.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	95.9%	96.3%	0.4%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	1%	2.3%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.8%
Africa	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	96.3%	0.4%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.7%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.1%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.9%	76.7%	9.2%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	13.1%	13.5%	-0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.5%	37.2%	0.3%
Christian	55.7%	46.2%	9.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Lady Downe Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lady Downe Close was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.3% lower than the Painswick and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lady Downe Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Painswick and Upton and the 27th lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,300

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in GL4 8BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Lady Downe Close are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stroud.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lady Downe Close, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, GL4 8BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL4 8BJ

Average Price
£571,278

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£571,278

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lady Downe Close

Average Price
£538,628

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£538,628

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lady Downe CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Lady Downe Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£570,000	2022-08-15	£599,913
2 Lady Downe Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£575,000	2022-07-15	£620,244
3 Lady Downe Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£382,500	2017-11-28	£498,493
3 Lady Downe Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2011-05-12	£516,563
3 Lady Downe Close, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2009-12-16	£537,726

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL4 8BJ

Employment

GL4 8BJ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in GL4 8BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	82
Retired	75
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Other	15
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Education	9
Construction	8
Transport and storage	7
Manufacturing	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	3out of 4	483 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heron Primary School Heron Way , Abbeydale GL4 4BN	3out of 4	1,117 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Robinswood Primary Academy Underhill Road , Matson GL4 6HE	4out of 4	1,156 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Abbeymead Primary School Mead Road , Abbeymead GL4 5YS	3out of 4	1,404 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moat Primary School Juniper Avenue , Matson GL4 6AP	1out of 4	1,570 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,896 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU	3out of 4	2,749 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stroud Road , Tuffley GL4 0DD	2out of 4	3,396 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE	3out of 4	3,461 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE	4out of 4	3,789 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
OneSchool Global UK - Gloucester 7 Eastbrook Road , Gloucester GL4 3DB	- not rated	3,049 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB	- not rated	3,842 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW	- not rated	4,171 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR	- not rated	4,449 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ	2out of 4	4,625 yd	Pupil referral unit	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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Abbeydale Community Centre	Glevum Way Gloucester		924 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Birchall Memorial Institute Club	Bondend Road, Upton St. Leonards		252 yd
Kings Head Inn	Upton Hill, Upton St Leonards		682 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Jade Garden	91 Matson Avenue Gloucester		1,069 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd	Glevum Way Gloucester		999 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Upton Recreation Ground Birchall Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	366 yd
Upton St Leonard Primary School BONDEND ROAD	grass pitches	369 yd
Sebastian Coe Health Club (Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel) (Closed) Bondend Lane Bondend Lane Bondend Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	846 yd
Abbeydale Sports And Community Centre GLEVUM WAY	artificial grass pitch	1,022 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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%

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