GL4 Postcode District
GL4 is one of 5 Postcode Districts for the Gloucester Post town in Gloucestershire
The GL4 postcode district is located in the GL Gloucester postal area, GL4 has a population of 48,629 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 19.46 square miles (50.40 square kilometres or 12,454.80 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the GL4 postcode district is Gloucester, which is located in the county of Gloucestershire in England. Other significant settlements include Brookthorpe, Harescombe, Tuffley, and Whaddon. The most significant post town in the GL4 postcode district is Gloucester.
There are 6 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector GL4 0, covers Tuffley in Gloucestershire.
The sector GL4 3, covers Gloucester and Barnwood in Gloucestershire.
The sector GL4 4, covers Gloucester and Abbeydale and Abbeymead in Gloucestershire.
The sector GL4 5, covers Abbeymead and Abbeydale in Gloucestershire.
The sector GL4 6, covers Gloucester and Matson in Gloucestershire.
The sector GL4 8, covers Upton St. Leonards and Cranham and Birdlip in Gloucestershire.
The post town for this district is GLOUCESTER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Gloucester District (B) (1026 postal codes), followed by the Stroud District area (107 postal codes), followed by the Cotswold District area (19 postal codes), and finally, the Tewkesbury District (B) area (9 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Painswick | 2.69 | SSW |
| Gloucester | 4.01 | NW |
| Stroud | 5.66 | SSW |
| Cheltenham | 6.92 | NE |
| Stonehouse | 6.95 | SW |
| Minchinhampton | 8.20 | S |
| Nailsworth | 9.15 | S |
| Tewkesbury | 11.69 | N |
| Cirencester | 11.71 | SE |
| Newent | 12.15 | NW |
| Dursley | 12.35 | SW |
| Winchcombe | 12.88 | NE |
| Tetbury | 12.96 | S |
| Mitcheldean | 13.54 | WNW |
| Cinderford | 13.66 | W |
| Northleach | 14.70 | E |
| Wotton-under-Edge | 14.83 | SSW |
| Lydney | 16.50 | WSW |
| Malmesbury | 16.82 | SSE |
| Ledbury | 17.94 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 1,475
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuffley | GLOUCESTER | GL4 0 | 263 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 6 | 126 |
| Matson | GLOUCESTER | GL4 6 | 118 |
| Abbeymead | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 115 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 104 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 3 | 74 |
| Barnwood | GLOUCESTER | GL4 3 | 67 |
| Upton St. Leonards | GLOUCESTER | GL4 8 | 63 |
| Abbeydale | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 53 |
| Abbeymead | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 41 |
| Abbeydale | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 40 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 3 | 36 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 31 |
| Matson | GLOUCESTER | GL4 6 | 31 |
| Barnwood | GLOUCESTER | GL4 3 | 23 |
| Abbeydale | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 16 |
| Tuffley | GLOUCESTER | GL4 0 | 16 |
| Brookthorpe | GLOUCESTER | GL4 0 | 16 |
| Tuffley | GLOUCESTER | GL4 0 | 16 |
| Cranham | GLOUCESTER | GL4 8 | 15 |
| Matson | GLOUCESTER | GL4 6 | 12 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 10 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 6 | 10 |
| Abbeymead | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 10 |
| Birdlip | GLOUCESTER | GL4 8 | 9 |
| Abbeydale | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 9 |
| Abbeydale | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 8 |
| Matson | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 8 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 6 |
| Matson | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 6 |
| Abbeymead | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 6 |
| Barnwood | GLOUCESTER | GL4 3 | 6 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 6 |
| Abbeydale | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 5 |
| Abbeydale | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 5 |
| Abbeymead | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 5 |
| Whaddon | GLOUCESTER | GL4 0 | 5 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 3 | 5 |
| Matson | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 4 |
| Brimpsfield | GLOUCESTER | GL4 8 | 4 |
| Cranham | GLOUCESTER | GL4 8 | 4 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 0 | 4 |
| Brookthorpe | GLOUCESTER | GL4 0 | 3 |
| Upton St. Leonards | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 3 |
| Upton St. Leonards | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 3 |
| Barnwood | GLOUCESTER | GL4 3 | 3 |
| Upton St. Leonards | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 3 |
| Birdlip | GLOUCESTER | GL4 8 | 3 |
| Brimpsfield | GLOUCESTER | GL4 8 | 3 |
| Upton St. Leonards | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 3 |
| Abbeymead | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 3 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 3 | 2 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 0 | 2 |
| Abbeydale | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 2 |
| Barnwood | GLOUCESTER | GL4 3 | 2 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 2 |
| Harescombe | GLOUCESTER | GL4 0 | 2 |
| Tuffley | GLOUCESTER | GL4 0 | 2 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 6 | 1 |
| Upton St. Leonards | GLOUCESTER | GL4 6 | 1 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 6 | 1 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 6 | 1 |
| GLOUCESTER | GLOUCESTER | GL4 0 | 1 |
| Upton St. Leonards | GLOUCESTER | GL4 8 | 1 |
| Upton St. Leonards | GLOUCESTER | GL4 8 | 1 |
| Upton St. Leonards | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 1 |
| Cranham | GLOUCESTER | GL4 8 | 1 |
| Upton St. Leonards | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 1 |
| Upton St. Leonards | GLOUCESTER | GL4 6 | 1 |
| Upton St. Leonards | GLOUCESTER | GL4 6 | 1 |
| Matson | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 1 |
| Abbeydale | GLOUCESTER | GL4 4 | 1 |
| Whaddon | GLOUCESTER | GL4 0 | 1 |
| Tuffley | GLOUCESTER | GL4 0 | 1 |
| Upton St. Leonards | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 1 |
| Abbeymead | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 1 |
| Harescombe | GLOUCESTER | GL4 0 | 1 |
| Abbeydale | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 1 |
| Upton St. Leonards | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 1 |
| Matson | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 1 |
| Matson | GLOUCESTER | GL4 5 | 1 |
Street list for GL4
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| DURHAM ROAD | 347 |
| NAAS LANE | 250 |
| JENKINSON CLOSE | 159 |
| RECTORY ROAD | 149 |
| GILBERTS LANE | 146 |
| CHALFORD ROAD | 108 |
| MUNSLEY GROVE | 94 |
| QUENNEYS CLOSE | 93 |
| PAINSWICK ROAD B4073 | 93 |
| PAINSWICK ROAD B4073 | 93 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3966 |
| Shoplifting | 1312 |
| Public order | 775 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 606 |
| Other theft | 531 |
| Burglary | 320 |
| Other crime | 264 |
| Vehicle crime | 239 |
| Drugs | 204 |
| Bicycle theft | 136 |
| Possession of weapons | 89 |
| Robbery | 81 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 |
| Theft from the person | 27 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTERN AVENUE | GLOUCESTER | 22 | GL4 3EA | View map | |
| HOLMLEIGH PARADE | GLOUCESTER | TUFFLEY | 9 | GL4 0QU | View map |
| MATSON AVENUE | GLOUCESTER | MATSON | 9 | GL4 6LL | View map |
| GLEVUM WAY | GLOUCESTER | ABBEYDALE | 7 | GL4 4FF | View map |
| SEVENTH AVENUE | GLOUCESTER | TUFFLEY | 7 | GL4 0EB | View map |
| MEAD ROAD | GLOUCESTER | ABBEYMEAD | 6 | GL4 5GL | View map |
Schools in the district
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Stroud Road , Tuffley , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 0DD
Headteacher: Mr Kevin McDermott (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tuffley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Evenlode Road , Tuffley , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 0JY
Headteacher: Kerry Cunningham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
The Altus School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Russet House , 35 Russet Close , Tuffley , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 0RQ
Headteacher: Ms Emma Gundry
Ofsted rating: Good
Beaufort Co-operative Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Holmleigh Park , Tuffley , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 0RT
Headteacher: Principal David Bishop (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Holmleigh Park High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Windsor Drive , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 0RT
Headteacher: Mr Dan Hudson
Ofsted rating: Good
Grange Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Holmleigh Road , Tuffley , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 0RW
Headteacher: Mrs Beth Williams
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Grange Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Holmleigh Road , Tuffley , Grange Primary School
Postcode: GL4 0RW
Headteacher: Mrs Beth Williams
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Harewood Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Harewood Close , Tuffley , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 0SS
Headteacher: Mr James Goodland (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Harewood Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Harewood Close , Tuffley , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 0SS
Headteacher: Mrs Andrea Mills (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wynstones
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Church Lane , Whaddon , Gloucester , Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL4 0UF
Headteacher: Principal Paul Hougham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Inadequate
Belong School Gloucestershire
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Church Lane , Whaddon , Gloucester , Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL4 0UF
Headteacher: Mr Saar Yaniv
Ofsted rating: Good
Brookthorpe Hall School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Stroud Road , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 0UN
Headteacher: Mrs Joy Price-Bish
Ofsted rating: Good
Barnwood Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Colin Road , Barnwood , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 3JP
Headteacher: Mrs Julia Matson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Barnwood Park School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
St Lawrence Road , Barnwood , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 3QU
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Clinton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Heron Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Heron Way , Abbeydale , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 4BN
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Brookes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Coney Hill Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Coney Hill Road , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 4NA
Headteacher: Mrs Danielle Brayshaw (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Abbeymead Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mead Road , Abbeymead , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 5YS
Headteacher: Mr Julian Pass (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Moat Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Juniper Avenue , Matson , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 6AP
Headteacher: Ms Alison Walker (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Moat Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Juniper Avenue , Matson , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 6AP
Headteacher: Mrs Katrina Spendlove
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Robinswood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Underhill Road , Matson , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 6HE
Headteacher: Mr Martin Latham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Robinswood Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Underhill Road , Matson , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 6HE
Headteacher: Ms Alison Walker (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Good
Gloucester Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Painswick Road , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 6RN
Headteacher: Mr Paul Holroyd (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Finlay Community School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Finlay Road , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 6TR
Headteacher: Mrs Hannah Williams (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bondend Road , Upton St Leonards , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 8ED
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Broadbent (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Cranham Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cranham , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 8HS
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Scott (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Birdlip Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Birdlip , Gloucester
Postcode: GL4 8JH
Headteacher: Mr James Pugh (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Courtlands Dental Surgery | 208 PAINSWICK ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL4 4PH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Windsor Drive (dental Surgery) | 29 WINDSOR DRIVE, TUFFLEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL4 0QJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Abbeymead Dental Practice | COMMERCIAL HOUSE, 2 ABBEYMEAD AVENUE, ABBEYMEAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL4 5UA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Acorn Dental Surgery | 146A BARNWOOD ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL4 3JT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Cotteswold House Dental Care (ltd) Gloucester | 64 COTTESWOLD ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GL4 6RH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuffley Surgery | 38 WARWICK AVENUE, TUFFLEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL4 0SL | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Hadwen Health | GLEVUM WAY, ABBEYDALE, GLOUCESTER, GL4 4BL | GP PRACTICE | Call 01452 529933 |
| 3 | Matson Lane Surgery | MATSON LANE, MATSON, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL4 6DX | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Saintbridge Surgery | ASKWITH ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL4 4SH | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuffley Pharmacy | 16 SEVENTH AVENUE, TUFFLEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL4 0EB | PHARMACY | Call 01452 310199 |
| 2 | Saintbridge Pharmacy | ASKWITH ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL4 4SH | PHARMACY | Call 01452 541541 |
| 3 | Glevum Pharmacy | HADWEN MEDICAL PRACTICE, GLEVUM WAY, ABBEYDALE, GLOUCESTER, GL4 4BL | PHARMACY | Call 01452 303182 |
| 4 | Allied Pharmacy Holmleigh Parade | 19 HOLMLEIGH PARADE, TUFFLEY, GLOUCESTER, GL4 0QU | PHARMACY | Call 01452 527859 |
| 5 | Matson Pharmacy | 87 MATSON AVENUE, MATSON, GLOUCESTER, GL4 6LL | PHARMACY | Call 01452 526067 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Weygang Optometrists - Abbeymead | COMMERCIAL HOUSE, 2 ABBEYMEAD AVENUE, ABBEYMEAD, GLOUCESTER, GL4 5UA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £399,040 | 185 | £435,077 | 208 | £417,605 | 173 | £409,834 | 222 |
| Semi-detached | £269,470 | 255 | £261,564 | 273 | £265,538 | 232 | £266,647 | 265 |
| Terraced | £225,532 | 166 | £229,002 | 182 | £224,297 | 158 | £219,345 | 206 |
| Flats | £139,962 | 52 | £142,136 | 53 | £141,364 | 73 | £145,291 | 64 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M5 J11A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.39
Average Driving Distance: 4.00
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1154
M5 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.73
Average Driving Distance: 6.24
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1154
M5 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.83
Average Driving Distance: 5.82
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1154
M5 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.87
Average Driving Distance: 9.06
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1152
M5 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.94
Average Driving Distance: 8.73
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1154
M5 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.16
Average Driving Distance: 15.22
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| GL4 0 | Gloucester Central Delivery Office |
| GL4 0 | Gloucester South Delivery Office |
| GL4 3 | Gloucester Central Delivery Office |
| GL4 3 | Gloucester North Delivery Office |
| GL4 4 | Gloucester Central Delivery Office |
| GL4 4 | Gloucester North Delivery Office |
| GL4 5 | Gloucester Central Delivery Office |
| GL4 5 | Gloucester North Delivery Office |
| GL4 6 | Gloucester Central Delivery Office |
| GL4 6 | Gloucester North Delivery Office |
| GL4 8 | Gloucester North Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| G | L | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| G | L | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the GL4 postal code is GLOUCESTER followed by Tuffley, and Abbeymead.
The GL4 Postcode shares a border with GL1 (GLOUCESTER, The Docks), GL3 (Brockworth, Churchdown, Hucclecote), GL53 (CHELTENHAM, Charlton Kings, Leckhampton), GL6 (Nailsworth, Minchinhampton, Chalford), GL10 (STONEHOUSE, Great Oldbury, Kings Stanley) and GL2 (Quedgeley, GLOUCESTER, Hardwicke).
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