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GL4 3EQ

Belfry Close

Barnwood

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Overview

Postcode GL4 3EQ is located in an urban city, within the Barnwood ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Hucclecote area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hucclecote is £54,910 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is King George V Playing Fields.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Hucclecote has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,131 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Hucclecote has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Hucclecote is £54,910 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL4 3EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Hucclecote near GL4 3EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gloucester located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL4 3EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKing George V Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to King George V Playing Fields
0.1 miBarnwood Park & ArboretumMediumWalking directions to Barnwood Park & Arboretum
0.5 miConey Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Coney Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
4,716.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.62(-59%)
Other theft
4.09(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.72(-82%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.04(-69%)
Vehicle crime
2.04(-30%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
94.31%
Other White
12
4.01%
Other Asian
2
0.67%
Caribbean
1
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
41.56%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.7%
No qualifications
16
6.58%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
41.22%
Owns with a mortgage
49
37.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
19.08%
Other social rented
2
1.53%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Barnwood

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£318
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £395K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £318 per square foot) in Barnwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£415,000£340
Semi-Detached31£310,000£308
Terraced15£214,500£302
Flats16£145,000£285

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£314,500£119,500£225,000£166,500
2017£330,000£129,000£213,000£175,000
2018£331,500£124,000£221,500£181,000
2019£350,000£127,000£262,500£193,000
2020£410,000£144,250£226,000£190,000
2021£380,000£138,750£275,000£193,500
2022£401,000£148,700£320,000£238,000
2023£415,000£146,000£312,250£235,000
2024£445,000£153,000£290,000£232,000
2025£400,000£150,000£300,000£240,000
2026£412,500£140,000£307,500£212,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£254£208£202£247
2017£249£197£234£267
2018£264£206£237£277
2019£279£263£235£265
2020£296£233£249£283
2021£313£248£269£297
2022£346£246£315£345
2023£324£275£289£338
2024£338£286£302£323
2025£337£286£294£336
2026£355£269£301£294
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barnwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 3EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 3EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20267, Belfry Close, Gloucester, GL4 3EQDetachedFreehold£465,000
28 Mar 20256, Ebrington Close, Gloucester, GL4 3GDDetachedFreehold£485,000
22 Oct 20257, Churchview Drive, Gloucester, GL4 3ESDetachedFreehold£445,000
28 Feb 20251, The Dell, Gloucester, GL4 3FTTerracedFreehold£230,000
30 Jan 20266, Castleton Road, Gloucester, GL4 3GBDetachedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the GL4 3EQ postcode area, located within Hucclecote, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL4 3EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryBarnwood Park SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBarnwood Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDinglewell Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL4 3EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL4 3EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiHucclecote Road, Gloucester, GL3 3TQWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodBarnwood Road, Gloucester, GL4 3JSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miLondisHucclecote Road, Gloucester, GL3 3TLWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,747
Band C£1,997
Band D£2,246
Band E£2,745
Band F£3,244
Band G£3,744
Band H£4,492

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL4 3EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ashley James Bowkett

Barnwood - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Joshua Luke Taylor

Barnwood - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Alex McIntyre

Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictGloucesterE07000081
Parliamentary ConstituencyGloucesterE14001248
WardBarnwoodE05010952
ParishGloucester, unparished areaE43000067
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HucclecoteE02004641
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gloucester 006AE01022283
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about GL4 3EQ

Is GL4 3EQ (Hucclecote) safe?

The area around GL4 3EQ records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near GL4 3EQ?

The median sale price around GL4 3EQ in Hucclecote is £310,000 (about £318 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL4 3EQ?

There are 10 schools close to GL4 3EQ, including Barnwood Park School (Good), Barnwood Church of England Primary School (Good) and Dinglewell Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL4 3EQ?

GL4 3EQ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,131 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL4 3EQ (Hucclecote) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL4 3EQ is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ashley James Bowkett (Liberal Democrats) and Joshua Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.