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About

Barnwood is a residential suburb located to the east of Gloucester city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war estates, semi-detached homes, and some modern developments. It functions primarily as a commuter area, with local shopping parades providing essential services. The ward contains several schools and community facilities, contributing to its self-contained nature within the larger urban area.

The landscape is partly defined by the presence of the former Barnwood House Hospital grounds, now largely redeveloped. A notable local feature is the historic Barnwood Arboretum, a surviving green space with a collection of mature trees. The area is bordered by the A40 and A417 road network, which shapes its eastern and southern edges, while residential streets extend towards the Churchdown boundary.

Area overview

On average Barnwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnwood is £55,471 per year. There are 5 schools in Barnwood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Barnwood is home to around 6,736 people, with a population density of about 2,344.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barnwood Population
6,736
Population density
2,344.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
33.85(+412%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.43(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.55(-2%)
Public order
8.31(+27%)
Other theft
5.34(-5%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,769
85.64%
Other White
243
3.61%
Indian
157
2.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
97
1.44%
Other Asian
71
1.05%
Total population: 6,736

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,942
35.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,036
18.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
845
15.26%
No qualifications
697
12.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
574
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 5,537

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,096
39.5%
Owns with a mortgage
1,050
37.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
316
11.39%
Other social rented
173
6.23%
Social rents from council
70
2.52%
Total households: 2,775

Property prices in Barnwood

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £302,000 in Barnwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barnwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced17£240,000
Detached28£401,250
Semi-Detached28£306,000
Flats12£145,000

10 years median price trend in Barnwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnwood.

All postcodes in Barnwood

GL43JX

Barnwood Road

GL43JL

Colin Road

GL44QS

Little Field

GL43ES

Churchview Drive

GL43JP

Colin Road

GL43GB

Castleton Road

GL43BD

Carne Place

GL43EZ

Upton Close

GL43JG

Dodington Close

GL45TX

Carwardine Field

GL45TT

Ashbed Close

GL43TB

North Upton Lane

GL43DW

Northbrook Road

GL45TQ

Crock Mead

GL43AW

Wells Road

GL43DU

Barnett Way

GL43FL

Pinery Road

GL43BE

Carne Place

GL43QU

St Lawrence Road

GL43HD

Barnwood Road

GL43RS

Barnett Way

GL43BL

Barnwood

GL43AG

Barnwood Avenue

GL43HZ

Church Lane

GL43AS

Durham Road

GL43AE

Barnwood Avenue

GL43EP

Steeple Close

GL43QA

Barnett Way

GL43AA

Eastern Avenue

GL44QU

Seven Acres

GL43GD

Ebrington Close

GL44PD

Prices Ground

GL44RT

Barnwood

GL43RU

Barnett Way

GL43FT

The Dell

GL43BP

Wellingtonia Gardens

GL43TA

North Upton Lane

GL43TL

North Upton Lane

GL43JB

Church Lane

GL43AZ

York Road

GL33HQ

Brookfield Road

GL43HR

Corinium Avenue

GL45WR

The Larches

GL43EQ

Belfry Close

GL43FJ

The Holt

GL33AH

Lilliesfield Avenue

GL43AH

Barnwood Avenue

GL43DP

Northbrook Road

GL43HA

Barnwood Road

GL44QN

Coney Hill Road

GL43FR

The Copse

GL43SN

Chancel Close

GL43TX

Broadstone Close

GL43JF

Grovelands

GL43DG

Saw Mills End

GL43TT

Whitewell Close

GL43XW

North Upton Lane

GL43JW

Barnwood Road

GL43TN

Woodgate Close

GL43TR

North Upton Lane

GL43HH

Barnwood Road

GL43LJ

Pine Tree Drive

GL43AP

Wells Road

GL44RR

Youngs Orchard

GL45TP

Bodenham Field

GL43TS

Stone Close

GL33HS

Dinglewell

GL43BA

York Road

GL43HP

Barnwood Road

GL43DB

Eastbrook Road

GL43JA

Kevin Close

GL43RT

Barnett Way

GL43QW

Coney Hill Road

GL44QT

Great Grove

GL43DH

Barnett Way

GL45SX

Huckley Field

GL43TU

Marefield Close

GL43HG

Hammond Way

GL45TS

Bodenham Field

GL43JZ

Barnwood Road

GL33AQ

Lilliesfield Avenue

GL43QR

St Lawrence Road

GL45WP

The Oaks

GL43EN

Spire Way

GL43LD

Weir Bridge Close

GL45TW

Kimberland Way

GL43AF

Julian Close

GL33HH

Brookfield Road

GL43EJ

Church Lane

GL45TR

The Plantation

GL43JQ

Colin Road

GL43RL

Barnett Way

GL43DN

Southbrook Road

GL43AU

York Road

GL45WQ

The Maples

GL43AX

Chester Road

GL43YL

Fairwater Park

GL43RG

St Lawrence Road

GL43ER

Temple Close

GL45TE

Stonebrack Piece

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.