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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

GL46TR

Finlay Road

GL46UL

Avening Road

GL46AQ

Norbury Avenue

GL46AX

Badminton Road

GL46QS

Eastern Avenue

GL46RQ

Cotteswold Road

GL46TU

Bibury Road

GL46LD

Matson Avenue

GL46LJ

Matson Avenue

GL46LW

Birchall Avenue

GL46EL

Winnycroft Lane

GL46FY

Red Well Road

GL46LT

Hill Hay Road

GL46UN

Sapperton Road

GL46NB

Garnalls Road

GL46PY

Salaam Close

GL46RL

Teddington Gardens

GL46UH

Sapperton Road

GL46SL

Melick Close

GL46EW

Pennings Close

GL46HZ

Sneedhams Road

GL46JJ

Redwell Road

GL46NA

Garnalls Road

GL46RF

Country View

GL46WE

Barnfields

GL46XU

Corncroft Lane

GL46AW

Juniper Avenue

GL46JU

Barleycroft Close

GL46NF

Winsley Road

GL46AD

Penhill Road

GL46JW

Beacon Road

GL46LS

Hill Hay Road

GL46NS

Matson Avenue

GL46EP

Culverin Close

GL44BS

Painswick Road

GL46FB

Sniggs Field Avenue

GL46HA

Rectory Road

GL46LN

Munsley Grove

GL44PH

Painswick Road

GL46AB

Penhill Road

GL46BU

Winnycroft Lane

GL46EX

Matson, Robinswood and White City

GL46GF

Marlborough Road

GL46HX

Caledonian Road

GL46TL

Matson, Robinswood and White City

GL46YG

Vetch Close

GL46ES

Marlstone Close

GL46NY

The Butts

GL46QL

Aycote Close

GL46NQ

Winsley Road

GL46EZ

Painswick Road

GL46FE

Noakes Road

GL46JF

Bazeley Road

GL46QD

Cemetery Road

GL46UX

The Furze

GL46HH

Redwell Road

GL46NG

Winsley Road

GL46SJ

Saffron Close

GL46SZ

Reservoir Road

GL46BB

Amberley Road

GL46BT

Lancaster Grove

GL46HT

Matson Avenue

GL46NZ

Willowcroft Close

GL46HP

Matson Avenue

GL46PB

Cemetery Road

GL46SR

Yarrow Close

GL46BD

Amberley Road

GL46HJ

Gatmeres Road

GL46RA

Well Cross Road

GL46YH

Arrowhead Close

GL46ND

Garnalls Road

GL46EA

Matson Lane

GL46JA

Sneedhams Road

GL46NN

St Peters Road

GL46JL

Redwell Road

GL46RT

Reservoir Road

GL46JE

Bazeley Road

GL46JX

Ashcroft Close

GL46SQ

Beaufort Road

GL46EB

Larkham Place

GL46RH

Cotteswold Road

GL46TD

Darwin Road

GL46UT

Primrose Close

GL44PZ

Painswick Road

GL46ED

Matson Lane

GL46NT

Garnalls Road

GL46HR

Matson Avenue

GL46LQ

Matson Avenue

GL46RJ

Teddington Gardens

GL46RS

Kingsley Road

GL46RX

Reservoir Road

GL46EE

Matson Lane

GL46LU

Quenneys Close

GL46RY

Reservoir Road

GL46HY

Sneedhams Road

GL46JH

Redwell Road

GL46TX

Northfield Road

GL46FD

Blakeley Walk

GL46JP

Capel Road

GL46BX

Corncroft Lane

Data Sources

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