Postcode report
Is GL4 6EL a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About GL4 6EL: area rating, property, schools and local change
GL4 6EL is a postcode in Matson, Robinswood and White City, Gloucester, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GL4 6EL, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GL4 6EL are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 6EL is based on Gloucester 011 Census 2021. It covers 9,224 residents, 2,029 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 54% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 34% 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 1/10.
For property prices near GL4 6EL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GL4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £244k from 88 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 6EL can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GL4 6EL 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 6EL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 GL4 6EL
Is GL4 6EL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 11% 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 6EL?
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 6EL?
2 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 GL4 6EL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for GL4 6EL?
LocaleIQ matched GL4 6EL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GL4 6EL?
The latest median sold price is £244k based on 88 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GL4 6EL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.