Postcode GL2 4RU is located in an urban city, within the Hardwicke ward of Stroud in the South West region, and forms part of the Upton St Leonards & Hardwicke area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upton St Leonards & Hardwicke is £63,149 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester located about 3.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Fieldcourt Drive Open Space.
Upton St Leonards & Hardwicke has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,609 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Upton St Leonards & Hardwicke has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 47.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upton St Leonards & Hardwicke is £63,149 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL2 4RU.
Upton St Leonards & Hardwicke near GL2 4RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gloucester located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fieldcourt Drive Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Fieldcourt Drive Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Fishers Meadow Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Fishers Meadow Recreation Ground |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Hardwicke area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 52 | £465,250 |
| Flats | 8 | £106,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £237,750 |
10 year median price trend in Hardwicke
In the GL2 4RU postcode area, located within Upton St Leonards & Hardwicke, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL2 4RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Westbourne News | 60 Westbourne Drive, Gloucester, GL2 4RU | Walking directions to Westbourne News |
| 0.2 mi | Hardwicke Stores and Post Office | Elmgrove Road East, Gloucester, GL2 4PY | Walking directions to Hardwicke Stores and Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Elmgrove Road East, Gloucester, GL2 4PY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Newhaven Road, Gloucester, GL2 2SN | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Stroud district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.