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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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
126
Deprivation level
9/10
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
74.38(+126%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.07(+26%)
Public order
12.45(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.34(+74%)
Other theft
7.93(+41%)
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

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £253,995 in Matson, Robinswood and White City area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £505,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Matson, Robinswood and White City 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 Matson, Robinswood and White City over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£346,750
Flats5£95,000
Semi-Detached44£262,998
Terraced42£201,500

10 years median price trend in Matson, Robinswood and White City

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matson, Robinswood and White City.

All postcodes in Matson, Robinswood and White City

GL44QX

Painswick Road

GL46RU

Reservoir Road

GL44DB

Painswick Road

GL46FN

George Whitefield Close

GL46LX

St Peters Road

GL46YL

Woodruff Close

GL44DR

Painswick Road

GL46DZ

Matson Lane

GL46HG

Underhill Road

GL46LP

Birchall Avenue

GL46NX

Baneberry Road

GL46TY

Northfield Road

GL46YS

Burnet Close

GL46AF

Norbury Avenue

GL46BN

Mulberry Gardens

GL46FA

Embling Way

GL46JB

Bazeley Road

GL46SG

Beaufort Road

GL46UW

Dickens Close

GL46BG

Collingbourne Road

GL46DW

Foxtail Close

GL46LY

St Peters Road

GL46NH

Prinknash Road

GL46QU

The Lampreys

GL46UY

Baneberry Road

GL46DB

Matson Avenue

GL46ET

New Orchard Avenue

GL46EY

Rose Workman Road

GL46LB

Matson Avenue

GL46QA

Marlborough Crescent

GL46RN

Cotteswold Road

GL46SF

Beaufort Road

GL46AU

Matson, Robinswood and White City

GL46ER

Musket Close

GL46RG

Cotteswold Road

GL46SU

Laurel Farm Close

GL46WF

Avening Road

GL46JR

Cranwell Close

GL46WD

Avening Road

GL46AN

Juniper Avenue

GL46EU

New Orchard Avenue

GL46FF

Noakes Road

GL46GA

Sutherland Close

GL46JQ

Redwell Road

GL46JS

Red Well Road

GL46RW

Reservoir Road

GL46AL

Cleeve Road

GL46DD

Matson, Robinswood and White City

GL46HU

Caledonian Road

GL46LA

Matson Avenue

GL46UJ

Avening Road

GL46YW

Baneberry Road

GL46DX

Matson Lane

GL46EJ

Winnycroft Lane

GL46GE

Marlborough Road

GL46LF

Matson Avenue

GL46LR

Hill Hay Road

GL46UU

Sorrel Close

GL46AT

Prescott Avenue

GL46HN

Matson Avenue

GL46BS

School Mews

GL46EN

Larkham Close

GL46EQ

Sneedhams Green

GL46LE

Matson Avenue

GL46YP

Myrtle Close

GL44QJ

Painswick Road

GL46RE

Withy Mews

GL46TN

Finlay Road

GL46TW

Finlay Road

GL46BA

Langley Road

GL46LG

Matson Avenue

GL46YN

Woodruff Close

GL46AH

Norbury Avenue

GL46AY

Badminton Road

GL46HS

Matson Avenue

GL46JG

Redwell Road

GL46RR

Reservoir Road

GL46AE

Norbury Avenue

GL46EH

Winnycroft Lane

GL46NR

Baneberry Road

GL46NW

St Peter's Road

GL46SY

Ashmore Road

GL46TA

Robinswood Gardens

GL45DE

Painswick Road

GL46GD

Marlborough Road

GL46HE

Underhill Road

GL46NE

Winsley Road

GL46SP

Osier Close

GL46AG

Norbury Avenue

GL46EG

Winnycroft Lane

GL46HW

Matson Avenue

GL46NP

Hill Hay Road

GL46HB

Underhill Road

GL46LH

Matson Avenue

GL46PW

Painswick Road

GL46YQ

Campion Close

GL46YT

Charlock Close

GL46AZ

Badminton Road

GL46NU

Oakcroft Close

GL46PT

Painswick Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.