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Matson, Robinswood and White City

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About

Matson, Robinswood and White City ward sits on the southern edge of Gloucester, characterised by residential estates built largely in the post-war period. The area is dominated by housing, with a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and several low-rise apartment blocks. Its layout is practical, with local shops and services concentrated along Matson Avenue and surrounding streets to serve the community's daily needs.

The ward's most prominent feature is Robinswood Hill, a large limestone outcrop offering extensive green space with walking paths and views over the city. This open countryside contrasts with the urban housing below. The area also contains several primary schools and community centres, which function as focal points for local activities and social support networks within the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Matson, Robinswood and White City has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 36.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Matson, Robinswood and White City is £43,909 per year. There are 4 schools in Matson, Robinswood and White City: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Matson, Robinswood and White City is home to around 9,962 people, with a population density of about 2,152.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Matson, Robinswood and White City Population
9,962
Population density
2,152.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.04(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.78(+39%)
Public order
10.34(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.74(+50%)
Other theft
7.03(+25%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,771
77.99%
Other White
558
5.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
321
3.22%
African
264
2.65%
Caribbean
244
2.45%
Total population: 9,964

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,026
26.14%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,516
19.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,223
15.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,175
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,115
14.38%
Total 16+ residents: 7,752

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,104
26.01%
Owns outright
951
22.41%
Social rents from council
891
20.99%
Other social rented
783
18.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
433
10.2%
Total households: 4,244

Property prices in Matson, Robinswood and White City

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £318K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Matson, Robinswood and White City area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £472,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Matson, Robinswood and White City over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£350,000£330
Semi-Detached47£252,000£288
Terraced26£210,000£257
Flats5£95,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Matson, Robinswood and White City

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matson, Robinswood and White City.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£80,000£158,000£141,225
2017£248,000£87,000£172,000£142,000
2018£286,000£89,500£178,475£154,000
2019£275,000£88,000£179,500£153,000
2020£225,000£101,500£207,500£165,000
2021£327,000£99,000£200,000£170,000
2022£310,000£97,000£230,000£190,000
2023£307,500£119,750£240,000£190,000
2024£325,000£92,000£249,000£205,000
2025£350,000£95,000£265,996£203,000
2026£325,000£101,500£227,500£214,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matson, Robinswood and White City.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matson, Robinswood and White City.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£151£173£163
2017£233£183£202£174
2018£240£154£208£195
2019£228£202£217£188
2020£258£158£216£189
2021£249£211£235£210
2022£311£193£276£226
2023£283£188£289£247
2024£297£184£292£255
2025£322£184£290£253
2026£403£155£287£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matson, Robinswood and White City.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Matson, Robinswood and White City in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Matson, Robinswood and White City

Is Matson, Robinswood and White City safe?

Matson, Robinswood and White City records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Matson, Robinswood and White City?

The median sale price in Matson, Robinswood and White City is £250,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Matson, Robinswood and White City?

Matson, Robinswood and White City has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Matson, Robinswood and White City?

Matson, Robinswood and White City scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Matson, Robinswood and White City sits around rank 5,824 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Matson, Robinswood and White City?

The average household income in Matson, Robinswood and White City is around £43,909 per year, and 37% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Matson, Robinswood and White City?

Matson, Robinswood and White City is represented by 3 elected councillors: Adrian Graham (Independent), Alastair Chambers (Independent) and Brendon O'Donnell (Independent).

All postcodes in Matson, Robinswood and White City

GL46UY

Baneberry Road

GL46BW

Jenkinson Close

GL46SH

Beaufort Road

GL46NE

Winsley Road

GL46UN

Sapperton Road

GL46HY

Sneedhams Road

GL46UX

The Furze

GL46RA

Well Cross Road

GL46SY

Ashmore Road

GL46HW

Matson Avenue

GL46NN

St Peters Road

GL46LZ

St Peters Road

GL46HQ

Redwell Road

GL46LW

Birchall Avenue

GL46ES

Marlstone Close

GL46RW

Reservoir Road

GL46NS

Matson Avenue

GL46RX

Reservoir Road

GL46DB

Matson Avenue

GL46RS

Kingsley Road

GL46YW

Baneberry Road

GL46AL

Cleeve Road

GL44QJ

Painswick Road

GL46BB

Amberley Road

GL46TP

Finlay Road

GL46HT

Matson Avenue

GL46WE

Barnfields

GL46FA

Embling Way

GL46LY

St Peters Road

GL45DE

Painswick Road

GL46RY

Reservoir Road

GL46BG

Collingbourne Road

GL46YG

Vetch Close

GL46WF

Avening Road

GL46RL

Teddington Gardens

GL46NG

Winsley Road

GL46AY

Badminton Road

GL46BA

Langley Road

GL46HA

Rectory Road

GL46EP

Culverin Close

GL46JR

Cranwell Close

GL46SL

Melick Close

GL46JF

Bazeley Road

GL46TL

Matson, Robinswood and White City

GL46HR

Matson Avenue

GL46LN

Munsley Grove

GL46NX

Baneberry Road

GL46JG

Redwell Road

GL46FF

Noakes Road

GL46EQ

Sneedhams Green

GL46RN

Cotteswold Road

GL46LJ

Matson Avenue

GL44QX

Painswick Road

GL46LH

Matson Avenue

GL44PZ

Painswick Road

GL46AH

Norbury Avenue

GL46NQ

Winsley Road

GL46TU

Bibury Road

GL46DZ

Matson Lane

GL44DR

Painswick Road

GL46YQ

Campion Close

GL46AB

Penhill Road

GL46QA

Marlborough Crescent

GL46UU

Sorrel Close

GL46JD

Bazeley Road

GL46SF

Beaufort Road

GL46TD

Darwin Road

GL46EB

Larkham Place

GL46GA

Sutherland Close

GL46AX

Badminton Road

GL46YP

Myrtle Close

GL46HB

Underhill Road

GL46LT

Hill Hay Road

GL46NH

Prinknash Road

GL46LF

Matson Avenue

GL46JX

Ashcroft Close

GL46LB

Matson Avenue

GL44DB

Painswick Road

GL46AS

Juniper Avenue

GL46EX

Matson, Robinswood and White City

GL46RU

Reservoir Road

GL46AU

Matson, Robinswood and White City

GL46JA

Sneedhams Road

GL46AT

Prescott Avenue

GL46PW

Painswick Road

GL46EW

Pennings Close

GL46HN

Matson Avenue

GL46QD

Cemetery Road

GL46AA

Chatcombe Road

GL46UL

Avening Road

GL46BX

Corncroft Lane

GL46GD

Marlborough Road

GL46JP

Capel Road

GL46YR

Baneberry Road

GL46EU

New Orchard Avenue

GL46TB

Robinswood Gardens

GL46NY

The Butts

GL46RT

Reservoir Road

GL46YH

Arrowhead Close

GL46EZ

Painswick Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.