Upton Hill is in Upton St Leonards, Gloucester and in Stroud district. GL4 8DF is located in the Painswick and Upton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stroud. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upton Hill, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, GL4 8DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL4 8DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.9% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.1% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 31% | 27.1% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 56.5% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 49% | 53.9% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 32.9% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 12.6% | 10.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 18% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 42.6% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 96.8% | 95.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 96.5% | 95.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upton Hill was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% higher than the Painswick and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upton Hill has the 24th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Painswick and Upton and the 163rd highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.2%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimsbury Cottage Upton Hill, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-04-28 | £804,624 |
| Crows Nest Farm Upton Hill, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,390,000 | 2021-04-08 | £1,560,387 |
| St Leonards Well Upton Hill, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2016-09-16 | £682,518 |
| Cudhill House Upton Hill, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2012-07-31 | £1,554,715 |
GL4 8DF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GL4 8DF 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 8DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,473 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robinswood Primary Academy Underhill Road , Matson GL4 6HE | 4out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croft Primary School Churchill Way , Painswick GL6 6RQ | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranham Church of England Primary School Cranham , GL4 8HS | 3out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moat Primary School Juniper Avenue , Matson GL4 6AP | 1out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stroud Road , Tuffley GL4 0DD | 2out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 3,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 4,772 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmleigh Park High School Windsor Drive , GL4 0RT | 1out of 4 | 4,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 4,949 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester and Forest Alternative Provision School Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ | 2out of 4 | 5,172 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Gloucester 7 Eastbrook Road , Gloucester GL4 3DB | - not rated | 5,422 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 16.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.