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GL4 6TL

Matson, Robinswood and White City

Gloucester

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Overview

Postcode GL4 6TL 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 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Heron Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Matson & Robinswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.9%

Approximately 20.9% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Matson & Robinswood is £43,714 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from GL4 6TL.

Flood risk

No risk

Matson & Robinswood near GL4 6TL 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL4 6TL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHeron ParkLargeWalking directions to Heron Park

Area Profile

Population
427
Population density
3,116.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.15(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.96(+27%)
Public order
14.68(+124%)
Shoplifting
9.79(+48%)
Other theft
6.12(+9%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
76.76%
Other White
18
4.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
3.52%
Indian
12
2.82%
Caribbean
12
2.82%
Total population: 426

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
24.18%
No qualifications
72
21.49%
Level 3 (A level)
69
20.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
15.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
11.64%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
33.13%
Owns outright
51
31.29%
Other social rented
20
12.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.43%
Social rents from council
14
8.59%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Matson, Robinswood and White City

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £318K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Matson, Robinswood and White City over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£350,000£330
Semi-Detached47£252,000£288
Terraced26£210,000£257
Flats5£95,000£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Matson, Robinswood and White City

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matson, Robinswood and White City.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Matson, Robinswood and White City.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matson, Robinswood and White City.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Matson, Robinswood and White City.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Matson, Robinswood and White City in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 6TL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 6TL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 20255, Jenkinson Close, Gloucester, GL4 6BWTerracedLeasehold£135,000
13 Feb 202631, Reservoir Road, Gloucester, GL4 6RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
01 May 20267, Kingsley Road, Gloucester, GL4 6RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
21 Nov 20254, Kingsley Road, Gloucester, GL4 6RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
22 Apr 202510, Cotteswold Road, Gloucester, GL4 6RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the GL4 6TL postcode area, located within Matson & Robinswood, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL4 6TL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryFinlay Community SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryGloucester AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryHatherley Infant SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL4 6TL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL4 6TL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressEastern Avenue, Gloucester, GL4 6QSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miHarmina StoresPainswick Road, Gloucester, GL4 6BPWalking directions to Harmina Stores
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food110 Finlay Road, Gloucester, GL4 6TFWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miHill Stores130 Reservoir Road, Gloucester, GL4 6RYWalking directions to Hill Stores

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 6TL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adrian Graham

Matson, Robinswood & White City - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Alastair Chambers

Matson, Robinswood & White City - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Brendon O'Donnell

Matson, Robinswood & White City - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Alex McIntyre

Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictGloucesterE07000081
Parliamentary ConstituencyGloucesterE14001248
ParishGloucester, unparished areaE43000067
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Matson & RobinswoodE02004646
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gloucester 011CE01022321
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced2006-07-01

Frequently asked questions about GL4 6TL

Is GL4 6TL (Matson & Robinswood) safe?

The area around GL4 6TL 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.

What is the average house price near GL4 6TL?

The median sale price around GL4 6TL in Matson & Robinswood is £250,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL4 6TL?

There are 15 schools close to GL4 6TL, including Finlay Community School (Good), Gloucester Academy and Hatherley Infant School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL4 6TL?

GL4 6TL 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).

Who represents GL4 6TL (Matson & Robinswood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL4 6TL 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).

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.