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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

GL46UY

Baneberry Road

GL46AB

Penhill Road

GL46HH

Redwell Road

GL46NU

Oakcroft Close

GL46FY

Red Well Road

GL46FN

George Whitefield Close

GL46NY

The Butts

GL46HD

Underhill Road

GL46SL

Melick Close

GL46FB

Sniggs Field Avenue

GL46HT

Matson Avenue

GL46JA

Sneedhams Road

GL46AX

Badminton Road

GL46LE

Matson Avenue

GL44QQ

Painswick Road

GL46EZ

Painswick Road

GL46YL

Woodruff Close

GL46BS

School Mews

GL44XB

Linnet Close

GL46LT

Hill Hay Road

GL46LN

Munsley Grove

GL46DX

Matson Lane

GL46AQ

Norbury Avenue

GL46UT

Primrose Close

GL46QU

The Lampreys

GL46PW

Painswick Road

GL46RG

Cotteswold Road

GL46ET

New Orchard Avenue

GL46HZ

Sneedhams Road

GL44DA

Acorn Court

GL46FD

Blakeley Walk

GL44FR

Timmis Close

GL44BS

Painswick Road

GL46SR

Yarrow Close

GL46NB

Garnalls Road

GL44FT

Rustic Close

GL46BT

Lancaster Grove

GL46NF

Winsley Road

GL46EH

Winnycroft Lane

GL46AG

Norbury Avenue

GL46LW

Birchall Avenue

GL46LL

Hill Hay Road

GL44UA

Linnet Close

GL46NW

St Peter's Road

GL44PH

Painswick Road

GL46LA

Matson Avenue

GL44PF

Painswick Road

GL46RW

Reservoir Road

GL44BT

Painswick Road

GL46HW

Matson Avenue

GL46EG

Winnycroft Lane

GL46JE

Bazeley Road

GL46SU

Laurel Farm Close

GL46JL

Redwell Road

GL46RY

Reservoir Road

GL46AU

Matson, Robinswood and White City

GL46LX

St Peters Road

GL46SP

Osier Close

GL46EE

Matson Lane

GL46NT

Garnalls Road

GL46JD

Bazeley Road

GL46ED

Matson Lane

GL46YW

Baneberry Road

GL46LP

Birchall Avenue

GL46HN

Matson Avenue

GL46AZ

Badminton Road

GL46BN

Mulberry Gardens

GL46UU

Sorrel Close

GL46DT

Matson Lane

GL46NQ

Winsley Road

GL46YQ

Campion Close

GL46GA

Sutherland Close

GL46BE

Underhill Road

GL46TL

Matson, Robinswood and White City

GL44PZ

Painswick Road

GL46EU

New Orchard Avenue

GL46YP

Myrtle Close

GL46BA

Langley Road

GL46NL

Prinknash Close

GL46EQ

Sneedhams Green

GL46HU

Caledonian Road

GL46QA

Marlborough Crescent

GL46NS

Matson Avenue

GL46LJ

Matson Avenue

GL46RQ

Cotteswold Road

GL46RR

Reservoir Road

GL46EW

Pennings Close

GL46AD

Penhill Road

GL46JB

Bazeley Road

GL46ND

Garnalls Road

GL46BU

Winnycroft Lane

GL46TR

Finlay Road

GL46PB

Cemetery Road

GL46NN

St Peters Road

GL46NE

Winsley Road

GL46LS

Hill Hay Road

GL46EJ

Winnycroft Lane

GL46YJ

Chervil Close

GL46AL

Cleeve Road

GL46HP

Matson Avenue

Data Sources

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