Postcode GL4 6AL is located in an urban city, within the Matson, Robinswood and White City ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Matson & Robinswood area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Matson & Robinswood is £43,714 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heron Park.
Matson & Robinswood has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,508 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Matson & Robinswood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Matson & Robinswood is £43,714 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL4 6AL.
Matson & Robinswood near GL4 6AL 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heron Park | Large | Walking directions to Heron Park |
| 0.3 mi | Matson Park | Large | Walking directions to Matson Park |
| 0.1 mi | Rose Garden | Small | Walking directions to Rose Garden |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Matson, Robinswood and White City area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £472,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £350,000 | £330 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £252,000 | £288 |
| Terraced | 26 | £210,000 | £257 |
| Flats | 5 | £95,000 | £179 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230,000 | £80,000 | £158,000 | £141,225 |
| 2017 | £248,000 | £87,000 | £172,000 | £142,000 |
| 2018 | £286,000 | £89,500 | £178,475 | £154,000 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £88,000 | £179,500 | £153,000 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £101,500 | £207,500 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £327,000 | £99,000 | £200,000 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | £310,000 | £97,000 | £230,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £307,500 | £119,750 | £240,000 | £190,000 |
| 2024 | £325,000 | £92,000 | £249,000 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £95,000 | £265,996 | £203,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £101,500 | £227,500 | £214,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £151 | £173 | £163 |
| 2017 | £233 | £183 | £202 | £174 |
| 2018 | £240 | £154 | £208 | £195 |
| 2019 | £228 | £202 | £217 | £188 |
| 2020 | £258 | £158 | £216 | £189 |
| 2021 | £249 | £211 | £235 | £210 |
| 2022 | £311 | £193 | £276 | £226 |
| 2023 | £283 | £188 | £289 | £247 |
| 2024 | £297 | £184 | £292 | £255 |
| 2025 | £322 | £184 | £290 | £253 |
| 2026 | £403 | £155 | £287 | £290 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 6AL.
In the GL4 6AL postcode area, located within Matson & Robinswood, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL4 6AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Painswick Road | 254 Painswick Road, Gloucester, GL4 6BS | Walking directions to Tesco Painswick Road |
| 0.1 mi | Trinity Centre | Norbury Avenue, Gloucester, GL4 6AH | Walking directions to Trinity Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL4 6AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrian Graham
Matson, Robinswood & White City - Elected 2 May 2024
Alastair Chambers
Matson, Robinswood & White City - Elected 2 May 2024
Brendon O'Donnell
Matson, Robinswood & White City - Elected 2 May 2024
Alex McIntyre
Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL4 6AL records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around GL4 6AL in Matson & Robinswood is £250,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to GL4 6AL, including Moat Primary Academy (Good), Gloucester Academy and Robinswood Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL4 6AL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,508 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL4 6AL is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adrian Graham (Independent), Alastair Chambers (Independent) and Brendon O'Donnell (Independent).
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.