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GL4 6YP

Myrtle Close

Matson, Robinswood and White City

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Overview

Postcode GL4 6YP 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below 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 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Heron Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Matson & Robinswood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,134 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Matson & Robinswood has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL4 6YP.

Flood risk

No risk

Matson & Robinswood near GL4 6YP 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 6YP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHeron ParkLargeWalking directions to Heron Park
0.4 miRose GardenSmallWalking directions to Rose Garden

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
5,989.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.56(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.78(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.74(+81%)
Public order
6.26(-4%)
Other theft
4.69(-17%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
75%
Other White
21
8.9%
Indian
9
3.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
3.81%
Caribbean
8
3.39%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
39
19.7%
No qualifications
38
19.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
19.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
18.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
41.44%
Owns outright
40
36.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.32%
Social rents from council
5
4.5%
Other social rented
2
1.8%
Total households: 111

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 6YP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 6YP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202540, Myrtle Close, Gloucester, GL4 6YPSemi-DetachedFreehold£318,000
03 Feb 202537, Baneberry Road, Gloucester, GL4 6YRTerracedFreehold£190,000
16 Jun 202561, Badminton Road, Gloucester, GL4 6AZTerracedFreehold£200,000
27 Mar 20254, Saffron Close, Gloucester, GL4 6SJTerracedFreehold£229,000
27 Mar 20263, Langley Road, Gloucester, GL4 6BATerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the GL4 6YP postcode area, located within Matson & Robinswood, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL4 6YP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryGloucester AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryFinlay Community SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMoat Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL4 6YP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL4 6YP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTrinity CentreNorbury Avenue, Gloucester, GL4 6AHWalking directions to Trinity Centre
0.4 miTesco Painswick Road254 Painswick Road, Gloucester, GL4 6BSWalking directions to Tesco Painswick Road
0.4 miHill Stores130 Reservoir Road, Gloucester, GL4 6RYWalking directions to Hill Stores
0.4 miTesco ExpressEastern Avenue, Gloucester, GL4 6QSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food110 Finlay Road, Gloucester, GL4 6TFWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 6YP, 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 011FE01022325
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about GL4 6YP

Is GL4 6YP (Matson & Robinswood) safe?

The area around GL4 6YP records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 6YP?

The median sale price around GL4 6YP 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 6YP?

There are 11 schools close to GL4 6YP, including Gloucester Academy, Finlay Community School (Good) and Moat Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL4 6YP?

GL4 6YP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,134 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.