Postcode report
GL3 3DX Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About GL3 3DX: area rating, property, schools and local change
GL3 3DX is a postcode in Brockworth West, Tewkesbury, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GL3 3DX, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GL3 3DX are safety and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for GL3 3DX is based on Gloucester 006 Census 2021. It covers 7,390 residents, 4,119 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near GL3 3DX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GL3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £283k from 77 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GL3 3DX can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 7 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GL3 3DX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around GL3 3DX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about GL3 3DX
Is GL3 3DX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 21% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near GL3 3DX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near GL3 3DX?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near GL3 3DX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for GL3 3DX?
LocaleIQ matched GL3 3DX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GL3 3DX?
The latest median sold price is £283k based on 77 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GL3 3DX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.