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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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Barnwood Population

6,736

Population density

2,344.5 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,769

85.64%

Other White

243

3.61%

Indian

157

2.33%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.44%

Other Asian

1.05%

Total population: 6,736

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	17	£240,000	£169,200	£214,500	£280,000	£293,000
Detached	28	£401,250	£327,800	£353,750	£457,500	£554,875
Semi-Detached	28	£306,000	£176,750	£275,000	£335,750	£426,700
Flats	12	£145,000	£118,250	£131,250	£182,000	£199,000

10 years median price trend in Barnwood

All postcodes in Barnwood

GL43QS

St Lawrence Road

GL43GA

Stowell Mews

GL44RP

Trygrove

GL43JS

Barnwood Road

GL43AJ

Barnwood Avenue

GL43BB

Carne Place

GL43DL

Corinium Avenue

GL43BN

Saw Mills End

GL44PE

Clover Piece

GL43SA

Greenways

GL33RS

Hucclecote Road

GL43JH

Barnwood Road

GL45TU

Stoney Bridge

GL43JJ

Grove Crescent

GL43TW

Lyng Close

GL43BZ

Wellingtonia Gardens

GL43AY

Chester Road

GL43FH

The Orangery

GL43TD

North Upton Lane

GL33HN

Dinglewell

GL45TD

Mickle Mead

GL43TY

Woodend Close

GL43AT

York Road

GL43HW

Barnwood Road

GL43JR

Barnwood Road

GL44QR

Blake Hill Way

GL43DR

Northbrook Road

GL33HE

Brookfield Road

GL45TN

Dingles Meadow

GL33HL

Anbrook Crescent

GL43BH

Saw Mills End

GL43SD

Greenways

GL43HF

Fairwater Park

GL43EY

Quail Close

GL43AB

Barnwood Avenue

GL43DT

Saunders Court

GL43JN

Colin Road

GL43GE

Snowshill Close

GL43AR

Durham Road

GL43DA

Barnwood Avenue

GL43BW

Corinium Avenue

GL44QP

Coney Hill Road

GL43HN

Barnwood Road

GL43YW

Broad Leys Road

GL33HG

Brookfield Road

GL43HL

Farm Cottages

GL43QT

St Lawrence Road

GL45TH

Home Ground

GL43SB

Greenways

GL45WN

The Hazels

GL43AN

Wells Road

GL43AD

Barnwood Avenue

GL43TQ

Newstead Road

GL43BQ

Overbrook Close

GL43RW

Barnett Way

GL43BG

Eastern Avenue

GL43YY

Southbrook Road

GL44RJ

Hayward Close

GL44RL

Middle Croft

GL43EL

Tower Close

GL43AQ

Barnwood Avenue

GL43JT

Barnwood Road

GL33HJ

Brookfield Road

GL44RN

Harleys Field

GL44RQ

Windmill Field

GL33HF

Brookfield Road

GL43HX

Corinium Avenue

GL43DJ

Corinium Avenue

GL43RX

Crest Way

GL43RR

Welveland Lane

GL45TY

Dancers Hill

GL43JY

Barnwood Road

GL43BS

Barnwood

GL43HE

Barnwood Road

GL43DX

Eastern Avenue

GL43YX

Spinney Road

GL43GG

Meteor Court

GL43BU

Eastern Avenue

GL43TP

Grasby Close

GL43LE

Cherston Court

GL43AL

Lichfield Road

GL43BY

Durham Road

GL43EX

Upton Close

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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