Bristol Road Gloucester
40 addresses across 4 postcodes (GL2), about 410 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 15300573.
- Flood: 8 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 A; Band D in Gloucester costs £2,356 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Scott Avenue Open Space, is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 11 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Quedgeley Medical Centre, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Gloucester in 2026-27: Band D £2,356 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,571 | £1,832 | £2,094 | £2,356 | £2,879 | £3,403 | £3,926 | £4,712 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (34% of about 1,630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- MILEPOST AT NGR SO 813 155, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 19 August 2026 to 21 August 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 7 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 9 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 1 homes the Environment Agency counts, 1 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL2 5EA | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| GL2 5EN | zone 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GL2 5DS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GL2 5DX | zone 3 | 1 / 1 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 11 m and 15 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL2 5DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL2 5DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL2 5EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL2 5EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Stonehouse 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sims Lane Quedgeley | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Ncp Gloucester Hampden Way | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Byron Avenue | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 59.2 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Quedgeley Medical Centre | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Quedgeley House Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Gloucester Royal Hospital | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Police Headquarters | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg - Sparrows Wharf | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Scott Avenue Open Space 2.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,230 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,440 m² | 120 m |
| Allotments | Robert Raikes Allotments 9,350 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site 200m west of St James' Church, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site 200m west of St James' Church | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Hempsted village cross | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Moated site at Manor Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Groundless Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Madam's Pool | Tidal water | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Scarr Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Ryefield Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Robins Wood Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 41 |
14 of the street's 41 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 Gloucester: see them on the Gloucester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Grange Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holmleigh Park High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harewood Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harewood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Beech Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hempsted Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Crypt School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Field Court Church of England Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Severn Vale School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Field Court Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KFC GL2 5EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Burger King GL2 5GR | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Greggs GL2 5GR | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Costa Coffee GL2 5GR | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Subway GL2 5GR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Konbini GL2 5GR | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Good Food GL2 5GL | Mobile caterer | 280 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| McDonalds GL2 5DN | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Caterlink@ The Altus School GL2 4NF | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Jens Posh Nosh GL2 0QZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Roastery Coffee House GL2 4SA | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Ocean Fish And Chips/ Kebab GL2 4SA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Pizza Land And Peri Chicken Land GL2 4SA | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Janes Pantry GL2 4SA | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Marina Coral Homeware Ltd GL2 5EL | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Woolstrop Way (2); On or near Davillian Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 8 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 Jens Posh Nosh (takeaway/sandwich shop, GL2 0QZ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 27 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- GL2 5EA: 35 addresses of 40 in the postcode
- GL2 5EN: 3 addresses
- GL2 5DS: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
- GL2 5DX: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Davillian Court · Bristol Road · Woolstrop Way · Bristol Road · Sims Lane · Woodrow Way · Ramsdale Road · Greenhill Drive · Greenhill Drive · Netheridge Close · Sabre Close
All the streets in GL2 and across Gloucester.
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.