GL3 2LW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (GL3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2LW) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case GL which means Gloucester.
- Postal District. In our case GL3.
- Postal Sector. In our case GL3 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LW.
The regional mail center for the post area GL is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the GL3 2LW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is GLOUCESTER NORTH DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the GL3 2LW postcode have the street address of Barrow Hill
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the GL3 2LW postcode is home to a bustling 39 residents!
It is situated within the post town of GLOUCESTER within the old postal county of Gloucestershire.
GL3 2LW is within the village of Churchdown.
The GL3 2LW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in GL3 2LW are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in GL3 2LW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for GL3 2LW
| Latitude | 51.8724592852 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.16704719266 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for GL3 2LW
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Weather Forecast for GL3 2LW
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 50.00% | S 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 43.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 60.00% | N 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 81.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 51.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 18.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 46.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 34.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 33.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 34.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | NW 7 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 43.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 20.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 20.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 12.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | W 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the GL3 2LW Postcode?
Download Speeds For GL3 2LW
| Average Mbps | 73.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 11.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 331.000 |
GL3 2LW has an average download speed of 73.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
785 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
51% of postcodes (605,084) have slower broadband speeds.
49% of postcodes (578,772) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For GL3 2LW
| Average Mbps | 7.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
GL3 2LW has an average upload speed of 7.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,708 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
13% of postcodes (156,856) have slower upload speeds.
86% of postcodes (1,024,077) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of GL3 2LW Postcode
England Primary Schools
Shurdington Church of England Primary School
Address: Shurdington Church of England Primary School, Shurdington Primary School, Badgeworth Lane, Shurdington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 4UQ
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: 01242862420
Castle Hill Primary School
Address: Castle Hill Primary School, Abbotswood Road, Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 4NU
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: 01452863380
Brockworth Primary Academy
Address: Brockworth Primary Academy, Moorfield Road, Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 4JL
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: 01452862809
Churchdown Village Junior School
Address: Churchdown Village Junior School, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2JX
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01452712330
Churchdown Village Infant School
Address: Churchdown Village Infant School, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2NB
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 01452714178
Churchdown Village Infant School
Address: Churchdown Village Infant School, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2NB
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact:
Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School
Address: Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School, Craven Drive, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2DR
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01452713262
Churchdown Parton Manor Infant School
Address: Churchdown Parton Manor Infant School, Craven Drive, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2AG
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01452712214
Hillview Primary School
Address: Hillview Primary School, Hillview Road, Hucclecote, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 3LH
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01452616846
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 1HU
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01452714053
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 1HU
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Millbrook Academy
Address: Millbrook Academy, Mill Lane, Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 4QF
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact:
Chosen Hill School
Address: Chosen Hill School, Brookfield Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2PL
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01452713488
Churchdown School
Address: Churchdown School, Winston Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2RB
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01452713340
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near GL3 2LW
COTSWOLD AND VALE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 56 ALBEMARLE ROAD, CHURCHDOWN, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL3 2HE
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
CHURCHDOWN DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 22 ST. JOHNS AVENUE, CHURCHDOWN, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL3 2DB
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
MINSTREL WAY DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10 MINSTREL WAY, CHURCHDOWN, GLOUCESTER, GL3 1NS
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: :
INNSWORTH DENTAL CENTRE
Address: INNSWORTH, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL3 1HW
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: :
ACORN DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 146A BARNWOOD ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL4 3JT
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: :
ABBEYMEAD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: COMMERCIAL HOUSE, 2 ABBEYMEAD AVENUE, ABBEYMEAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL4 5UA
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near GL3 2LW
BADHAM PHARMACY
Address: NEW MEDICAL CENTRE, PARTON ROAD, CHURCHDOWN, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL3 2JH
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 859906
BADHAM PHARMACY
Address: 33 MORLEY AVENUE, CHURCHDOWN, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL3 2BL
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 712286
O'CONNOR PHARMACIES LTD
Address: HUCCLECOTE PHARMACY, 7 GLENVILLE PARADE, HUCCLECOTE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL3 3ES
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 616906
BROOKFIELD PHARMACY
Address: 5 BROOKFIELD ROAD, HUCCLECOTE, GLOUCESTER, GL3 3HA
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 618377
BADHAM PHARMACY
Address: UNIT B BELGRAVE HOUSE, GLOS BUSINESS PARK, WHITTLE WAY, GLOUCESTER, GL3 4BJ
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 611089
BADHAM PHARMACY
Address: 1 OLD CHELTENHAM ROAD, LONGLEVENS, GLOUCESTER, GL2 0AS
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 523338
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near GL3 2LW
JOHN WEYGANG OPTOMETRISTS (CHURCHDOWN)
Address: 31 MORLEY AVENUE, CHURCHDOWN, GLOUCESTER, GL3 2BL
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
JOHN WEYGANG OPTOMETRISTS - HUCCLECOTE
Address: 39 HUCCLECOTE ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GL3 3TL
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
GLOUCESTER BROCKWORTH
Address: GLOUCESTER BUSINESS PARK, DELTA WAY, BROCKWORTH, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL3 4AA
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
CLARE GRIFFIN OPTOMETRISTS LTD
Address: UNIT 2, MORRISONS CENTRE, CAERNARVON ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GL51 3BW
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: :
JOHN WEYGANG OPTOMETRISTS - ABBEYMEAD
Address: COMMERCIAL HOUSE, 2 ABBEYMEAD AVENUE, ABBEYMEAD, GLOUCESTER, GL4 5UA
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
4615 GLOUCESTER
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, BRUTON WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1DS
Distance: 3.03 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near GL3 2LW
CHURCHDOWN SURGERY ADMIN BRANCH
Address: 56 ALBEMARLE ROAD, CHURCHDOWN, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL3 2HE
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
CHURCHDOWN SURGERY
Address: PARTON ROAD, CHURCHDOWN, GLOUCESTER, GL3 2JH
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 899762
CHURCHDOWN SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: PARTON ROAD, CHURCHDOWN, GLOUCESTER, GL3 2JH
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
HUCCLECOTE SURGERY
Address: 5A BROOKFIELD ROAD, HUCCLECOTE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL3 3HB
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 617295
LONGLEVENS SURGERY
Address: 19B CHURCH ROAD, LONGLEVENS, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 0AJ
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 522695
BROCKWORTH SURGERY
Address: ABBOTSWOOD ROAD, BROCKWORTH, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL3 4PE
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01452 862247
Transport Links near GL3 2LW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: GL3 2LW
- Gloucester
Gloucester station, Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DEDistance: 4.77 milesDriving Time: 9.76 minutes - Cheltenham Spa
Cheltenham Spa station, Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NPDistance: 4.82 milesDriving Time: 8.04 minutes - Stroud (Gloucs)
Stroud station, Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3APDistance: 11.66 milesDriving Time: 19.57 minutes - Ashchurch for Tewkesbury
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury station, Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TUDistance: 12.60 milesDriving Time: 15.71 minutes - Stonehouse
Stonehouse station, Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JWDistance: 14.35 milesDriving Time: 19.42 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near GL3 2LW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near GL3 2LW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the GL3 2LW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Tewkesbury Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Laurence Robertson |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the GL3 2LW Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Tewkesbury District Council and the County Council is Gloucestershire County Council.
Gloucestershire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Tewkesbury District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Tewkesbury District at the following link Tewkesbury District.How much is the Council Tax?
Tewkesbury District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Tewkesbury District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the GL3 2LW Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Gloucestershire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Gloucestershire County CouncilHouse Sales in GL3 2LW
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £306,000 | £306,000 | £306,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £225,000 | £265,000 | £245,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £437,500 | £437,500 | £437,500 | 1 |
| 2018 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the GL3 2LW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the GL3 2LW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown, GLOUCESTER, GL3 1JN | 2.32 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to Tesco |
| Aldi, Hucclecote Road, GLOUCESTER, GL3 3TH | 2.51 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Barnett Way, Barnwood, GLOUCESTER, GL4 3RT | 2.59 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Corinthian Way, The Reddings, CHELTENHAM, GL51 6UP | 3.09 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to Aldi |
| Asda, Hatherley Lane, CHELTENHAM, GL51 6PN | 3.51 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the GL3 2LW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| St Oswalds Retail Park, Gloucester, GL1 2SR | 3.42 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to St Oswalds Retail Park |
| Peel Centre, St Ann Way, Bristol Rd, Gloucester, GL1 5SF | 3.72 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to Peel Centre, St Ann Way, Bristol Rd |
| 206 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HF | 4.36 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to 206 High Street |
| Unit 1, The Old Log Pound, Gloucester, GL2 5DN | 5.04 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to Unit 1, The Old Log Pound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Northbrook Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 3DP | 2.25 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to McDonald's, Northbrook Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 3DP |
| McDonald's, St. Oswalds Retail Park, Gavel Way, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2UE | 3.38 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to McDonald's, St. Oswalds Retail Park, Gavel Way, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2UE |
| McDonald's, Westgate Street, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2NG | 3.41 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to McDonald's, Westgate Street, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2NG |
| McDonald's, Kingsditch Retail Park, Kingsditch Lane, CHELTENHAM, GL51 9PX | 4.13 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to McDonald's, Kingsditch Retail Park, Kingsditch Lane, CHELTENHAM, GL51 9PX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Hatherley Lane, CHELTENHAM, GL51 6TA | 2.18 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to KFC Cheltenham - Golden Valley |
| KFC, Eastbrook Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 3DB | 2.34 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to KFC Gloucester - Eastbrook Road |
| KFC, Tewkesbury Road, CHELTENHAM, GL51 9DT | 4.08 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to KFC Cheltenham - Centrum Park |
| KFC, Pittville Street, CHELTENHAM, GL52 2LJ | 4.44 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to KFC Cheltenham - Pittville Street |
| KFC, Goodridge Avenue, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5EA | 5.18 miles | Directions from GL3 2LW to KFC Gloucester - Goodridge Avenue |