Bird Road Gloucester, Tewkesbury
36 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL3), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40101537.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 10, D: 3, E: 2).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Tewkesbury costs £2,341 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 32 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hucclecote Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 130 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 106 m². Most common: House, detached (11); House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1996-2002 (13); 2003-2006 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Tewkesbury in 2026-27: Band D £2,341 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,560 | £1,820 | £2,080 | £2,341 | £2,861 | £3,381 | £3,901 | £4,681 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (57% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 16 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 26 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 10 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL3 3UH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 9 | unlikely |
| GL3 3UP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 36 m and 39 m above sea level (38 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL3 3UH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL3 3UP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valiant Court Hucclecote | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 63.8 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hucclecote Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Badham Pharmacy | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Abbeymead Dental Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Wotton Lawn Hospital | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | Barton Police Station | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Midcounties Co-Op Hillview Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,240 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coopers Edge Public Open Space 6.8 ha | 100 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 5.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hucclecote Roman villa, a scheduled monument, 840 m (0.5 miles) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hucclecote Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nut Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Churchdown Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| The Brake | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Henley Bank Community Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Witcombe Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 36 |
32 of the street's 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tewkesbury: see them on the Tewkesbury page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Edge School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dinglewell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dinglewell Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Abbeymead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lift Hillview | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Brockworth | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowes Cornish Bakers GL3 4AA | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Tesco GL3 4AA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Tesco GL3 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Pineholt Bowls Club GL3 3SN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Turning Point GL3 3TA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Dean Close Little Trees | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Hucclecote Methodist Church Lunch Club GL3 3QR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Welcome Cafe GL3 3QR | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Chosen Care Ltd GL3 3TX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| The Little People GL3 3TX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Aspen Way (5); On or near Regent Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Hucclecote Methodist Church Lunch Club (restaurant/cafe/canteen, GL3 3QR) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 23 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cadbury Close · Dryland Mews · Stanbury Mews · Waterton Close · Stocken Close · The Square · Bowthorpe Drive · Crosby Close · Grierson Close · Aspen Way · Varley Avenue · Pioneer Avenue
All the streets in GL3 and across Tewkesbury.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.