Postcode report
Is GL4 0UL a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About GL4 0UL: area rating, property, schools and local change
GL4 0UL is a postcode in Tuffley, Gloucester, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GL4 0UL, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GL4 0UL are safety and local prosperity, 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 GL4 0UL is based on Stroud 001 Census 2021. It covers 11,153 residents, 205 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 9% 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 8/10.
For property prices near GL4 0UL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GL4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £244k from 119 rolling sales, down 5.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GL4 0UL can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GL4 0UL 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 GL4 0UL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 GL4 0UL
Is GL4 0UL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% 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 GL4 0UL?
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 GL4 0UL?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for GL4 0UL?
LocaleIQ matched GL4 0UL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GL4 0UL?
The latest median sold price is £244k based on 119 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GL4 0UL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.