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Matson & Robinswood

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About

Matson and Robinswood sit on the eastern edge of Gloucester, formed by residential streets, local shops and community facilities. Housing ranges from post‑war council terraces to later private developments, with primary schools and small parks serving neighbourhoods. Bus routes link the area to the city centre and industrial areas to the south. Community groups run allotments, youth projects and occasional street events, and a network of footpaths connects estates to larger green spaces and local playing fields.

Robinswood Hill Country Park occupies much of the higher ground and is the area's main open space. Trails lead through mixed woodland and grassland to a summit marked by a concrete triangulation pillar, a fixed point often used by walkers. The hill contains scrub, paths for walking and cycling, and pockets of wildflower meadow managed by volunteers. From its slopes residents access routes into surrounding countryside while keeping services and shops of Matson within easy reach.

Area overview

On average Matson & Robinswood has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Matson & Robinswood is £43,714 per year. There are 4 schools in Matson & Robinswood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Matson & Robinswood is home to around 9,220 people, with a population density of about 2,028.6 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Matson & Robinswood Population
9,220
Population density
2,028.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.57(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.07(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.65(+49%)
Public order
9.65(+48%)
Other theft
6.62(+18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,324
79.43%
Other White
482
5.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
275
2.98%
Caribbean
221
2.4%
Indian
194
2.1%
Total population: 9,221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,811
24.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,469
20.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,183
16.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,092
15.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,024
14.08%
Total 16+ residents: 7,271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,099
27.63%
Owns outright
1,047
26.33%
Social rents from council
777
19.54%
Other social rented
565
14.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
402
10.11%
Total households: 3,977

Property prices in Matson & Robinswood

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £269,796 in Matson & Robinswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £426,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Matson & Robinswood 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£92,500
Detached32£346,750
Terraced30£210,000
Semi-Detached39£267,896

10 years median price trend in Matson & Robinswood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matson & Robinswood.

All postcodes in Matson & Robinswood

GL44DB

Painswick Road

GL46DZ

Matson Lane

GL44SH

Askwith Road

GL46JN

Beacon Road

GL46RH

Cotteswold Road

GL46EA

Matson Lane

GL46EX

Matson, Robinswood and White City

GL46TD

Darwin Road

GL46EF

Sneedhams Green

GL46PT

Painswick Road

GL46JJ

Redwell Road

GL46SJ

Saffron Close

GL46FF

Noakes Road

GL46YS

Burnet Close

GL44QJ

Painswick Road

GL46JF

Bazeley Road

GL46LR

Hill Hay Road

GL46RJ

Teddington Gardens

GL44FS

Brindle Close

GL46RX

Reservoir Road

GL44AE

Pineway

GL46GD

Marlborough Road

GL46LF

Matson Avenue

GL46RE

Withy Mews

GL46JH

Redwell Road

GL46LH

Matson Avenue

GL46GE

Marlborough Road

GL46DD

Matson, Robinswood and White City

GL46GF

Marlborough Road

GL46HY

Sneedhams Road

GL46EB

Larkham Place

GL46AH

Norbury Avenue

GL46YR

Baneberry Road

GL46AS

Juniper Avenue

GL46FA

Embling Way

GL46TB

Robinswood Gardens

GL46AN

Juniper Avenue

GL46YN

Woodruff Close

GL46QS

Eastern Avenue

GL44DD

Painswick Road

GL46DB

Matson Avenue

GL46RL

Teddington Gardens

GL46BD

Amberley Road

GL46NA

Garnalls Road

GL46EN

Larkham Close

GL46HS

Matson Avenue

GL46HQ

Redwell Road

GL46JU

Barleycroft Close

GL46LU

Quenneys Close

GL46YH

Arrowhead Close

GL46BB

Amberley Road

GL46HE

Underhill Road

GL44QX

Painswick Road

GL44DR

Painswick Road

GL44QW

Sudbrook Way

GL46JP

Capel Road

GL44QY

Skylark Way

GL44AN

Saintbridge Close

GL46LG

Matson Avenue

GL46PY

Salaam Close

GL46HR

Matson Avenue

GL46EP

Culverin Close

GL46FE

Noakes Road

GL46SN

Well Cross Road

GL46EL

Winnycroft Lane

GL46UZ

Purslane Close

GL46HA

Rectory Road

GL46XU

Corncroft Lane

GL46NR

Baneberry Road

GL46JQ

Redwell Road

GL46TN

Finlay Road

GL46SZ

Reservoir Road

GL46HX

Caledonian Road

GL44QZ

Alpine Close

GL44DS

Painswick Road

GL46NZ

Willowcroft Close

GL46LY

St Peters Road

GL46NP

Hill Hay Road

GL44AG

Painswick Road

GL46LB

Matson Avenue

GL44FU

Drayton Way

GL46HL

Matson Avenue

GL46TA

Robinswood Gardens

GL46AA

Chatcombe Road

GL46RN

Cotteswold Road

GL44XR

Wren Close

GL46AF

Norbury Avenue

GL46AP

Juniper Avenue

GL46NG

Winsley Road

GL46HB

Underhill Road

GL46NJ

Prinknash Close

GL46YG

Vetch Close

GL46BX

Corncroft Lane

GL46HJ

Gatmeres Road

GL46JW

Beacon Road

GL46AT

Prescott Avenue

GL46JG

Redwell Road

GL46AE

Norbury Avenue

GL46BG

Collingbourne Road

GL46HG

Underhill Road

Data Sources

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