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GL4

GLOUCESTER

Gloucestershire, South West, England

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GL4 is the postcode district for GLOUCESTER, located in Gloucestershire, South West.

Avg price £326,154
1yr change ▼ 13.7%
Crime 16% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£326,154

▼ 13.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

14% above national avg

Crime Rate

68.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

16% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

358 Mbps

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.

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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

£295K £307K £318K £330K £342K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

2

Outstanding

9

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,598

Population

62

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.

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358.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about GL4 GLOUCESTER

What is the average house price in GL4 GLOUCESTER?
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 GLOUCESTER 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 is the population of GL4 GLOUCESTER?
The population of GL4 (GLOUCESTER) is approximately 138,598 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 19% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in GL4 GLOUCESTER?
There are 20 schools in or near GL4. 55% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

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