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GL4 4GP

Bluebell Close

Abbeymead

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Overview

Postcode GL4 4GP is located in an urban city, within the Abbeymead ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Abbeymead & Abbeydale area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abbeymead & Abbeydale is £59,583 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Clock Tower Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Abbeymead & Abbeydale has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,763 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Abbeymead & Abbeydale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Abbeymead & Abbeydale is £59,583 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL4 4GP.

Flood risk

Low

Abbeymead & Abbeydale near GL4 4GP has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gloucester located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL4 4GP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miClock Tower ParkLargeWalking directions to Clock Tower Park
0.4 miLobleys Drive ParkMediumWalking directions to Lobleys Drive Park
0.3 miAbbeymead Contour ParkMediumWalking directions to Abbeymead Contour Park

Area Profile

Population
351
Population density
6,201.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.09(-19%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.09(-64%)
Other theft
2.69(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.01(-69%)
Vehicle crime
2.01(-31%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
92.9%
Other White
9
2.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.42%
Chinese
3
0.85%
Other Asian
2
0.57%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
32.18%
Level 3 (A level)
62
21.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
17.99%
No qualifications
40
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
45.89%
Owns outright
55
37.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
15.75%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.68%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Abbeymead

Median price£286,250
Price per sq ft£369
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £395K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £286,250 (about £369 per square foot) in Abbeymead area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £505,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbeymead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£413,750£355
Semi-Detached19£278,000£377
Terraced24£230,000£393
Flats3£160,000£317

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbeymead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbeymead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288,000£120,000£182,250£165,000
2017£295,000£140,000£191,000£165,250
2018£300,000£120,000£215,250£174,000
2019£326,000£129,000£222,000£173,500
2020£341,500£119,450£225,000£178,000
2021£356,500£124,500£230,000£189,500
2022£384,125£163,475£260,000£204,500
2023£393,750£145,000£255,750£220,000
2024£395,000£100,000£237,500£223,250
2025£391,000£131,500£270,000£220,000
2026£402,500£175,000£265,250£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbeymead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbeymead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248£258£266£272
2017£274£247£280£278
2018£278£239£296£289
2019£276£248£292£293
2020£285£250£306£289
2021£313£309£318£312
2022£346£270£361£343
2023£338£302£359£356
2024£332£232£377£356
2025£355£335£369£376
2026£362£313£413£402
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbeymead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 4GP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 4GP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 202511, Cornflower Road, Gloucester, GL4 4AJTerracedFreehold£230,000
27 Mar 202616, Speedwell Close, Gloucester, GL4 4GQSemi-DetachedFreehold£216,000
25 Mar 20261, The Chase, Gloucester, GL4 4WPDetachedFreehold£470,000
22 Aug 202519, The Chase, Gloucester, GL4 4WPDetachedFreehold£455,000
02 May 202515, The Chase, Gloucester, GL4 4WPDetachedFreehold£487,500

Schools

In the GL4 4GP postcode area, located within Abbeymead & Abbeydale, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL4 4GP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHeron Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAbbeymead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.7 miSecondaryGloucester AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL4 4GP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL4 4GP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressMead Road, Gloucester, GL4 5GLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miMorrisonsHeron Way, Gloucester, GL4 4FFWalking directions to Morrisons

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 4GP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kate Hyland

Abbeymead - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Laura Brooker

Abbeymead - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Alex McIntyre

Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictGloucesterE07000081
Parliamentary ConstituencyGloucesterE14001248
WardAbbeymeadE05010951
ParishGloucester, unparished areaE43000067
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Abbeymead & AbbeydaleE02004645
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gloucester 010CE01022280
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about GL4 4GP

Is GL4 4GP (Abbeymead & Abbeydale) safe?

The area around GL4 4GP records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near GL4 4GP?

The median sale price around GL4 4GP in Abbeymead & Abbeydale is £286,250 (about £369 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL4 4GP?

There are 10 schools close to GL4 4GP, including Heron Primary School (Good), Abbeymead Primary School (Outstanding) and Gloucester Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL4 4GP?

GL4 4GP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,763 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL4 4GP (Abbeymead & Abbeydale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL4 4GP is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kate Hyland (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Laura Brooker (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.