GL4 — GLOUCESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in GL4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL4 is £326,154, which is 26% below the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL4 cost 13.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL4 have fallen 13.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£419,152	559
Semi-detached	£265,746	753
Terraced	£225,438	501
Flat	£141,333	175
All types	£326,154	2040

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in GL4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 68.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL4 has a crime rate 16% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

29.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

11.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

9.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in GL4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL4 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Harewood Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Harewood Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Birdlip Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Abbeymead Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Coney Hill Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,598

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

19.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in GL4 are 358.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

358.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL4 is collected by Gloucester. The Band D rate is £2,049/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

GL4 — GLOUCESTER

Area Summary

GL4 (GLOUCESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£326,154), low crime (16% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (358 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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GL3

GLOUCESTER

£343K

▲ 0.5% YoY

GL5

STROUD

£380K

▼ 3.4% YoY

GL6

STROUD

£565K

▼ 12.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in GL4?

The average house price in GL4 (GLOUCESTER) is £326,154, based on 2040 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 13.7% over the past year.

Is GL4 a safe area to live?

Crime in GL4 is close to the national average at 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (29.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in GL4?

There are 20 schools in or near GL4. 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in GL4?

Council tax in GL4 is collected by Gloucester. The Band D rate is £2,049 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in GL4?

The average broadband download speed in GL4 is 358 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in GL4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in GL4 are owner-occupied. 19% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 138,598.