Postcode GL4 6BG 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St James Park.
Matson & Robinswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,918 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Matson & Robinswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 301 ft away from GL4 6BG.
Matson & Robinswood near GL4 6BG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gloucester located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St James Park | Small | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.4 mi | Birch Avenue Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Birch Avenue Open Space |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 6BG.
In the GL4 6BG postcode area, located within Matson & Robinswood, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL4 6BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Harmina Stores | Painswick Road, Gloucester, GL4 6BP | Walking directions to Harmina Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, GL4 6QS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, GL4 4LP | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 108 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester, GL4 4LP | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Budgens | Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4JE | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 6BG, 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 6BG records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 6BG in Matson & Robinswood is £250,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to GL4 6BG, including Hatherley Infant School, Finlay Community School (Good) and Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL4 6BG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,918 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 6BG 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.