Faraday Close Gloucester
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL1), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 15300122.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £165,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 1, E: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sydenham Garden, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rosebank Surgery, about 260 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 52 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £116,500 | £116,500 | £116,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £116,500 | £116,500 | £116,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £105,250 | £105,250 | £105,250 |
| 2004 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £71,000 | £59,000 | £83,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £38,500 | £38,500 | £38,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £39,450 | £39,450 | £39,450 |
| 1995 | 1 | £39,500 | £39,500 | £39,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2019 | 7 GL1 4RL | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2016 | 7 GL1 4RL | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2013 | 11 GL1 4RL | Terraced | £116,500 | |
| 19 Mar 2010 | 1 GL1 4RL | Semi-detached | £116,500 | |
| 31 Jul 2008 | 7 GL1 4RL | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2006 | 10 GL1 4RL | Terraced | £105,250 | |
| 29 Oct 2004 | 1 GL1 4RL | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2002 | 8 GL1 4RL | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2002 | 9 GL1 4RL | Terraced | £59,000 | |
| 26 Mar 1999 | 8 GL1 4RL | Semi-detached | £38,500 | |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 7 GL1 4RL | Semi-detached | £39,450 | |
| 20 Feb 1995 | 5 GL1 4RL | Terraced | £39,500 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (5); House, mid-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (4); 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (2); rented (social) (1).
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 (61% of about 1,220 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Norvilles Factory, Tarrington Road, Barton and Tredworth, permissioned (300 m)
- Former Hatherley Road Day Centre, Hatherley Road, Barton & Tredworth: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- 108 Weston Road: up to 5 homes (640 m (0.4 miles))
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 20 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL1 4QB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL1 4RL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victory Hotel Tredworth | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Gloucester Leisure Centre Car Park (GL1) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hanman Road, Gloucester | 140 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 61.8 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rosebank Surgery | 260 m |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stroud Road Pharmacy | 320 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Limes Dental Practice | 280 m |
| Hospital | Gloucester Royal Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Barton Police Station | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 100 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sydenham Garden 2,800 m² | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Gloucester Park 12 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,810 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Anglican Church of St Aldate, a listed building (Grade II*), 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican Church of St Aldate | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Remains of Roman wall | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Eastgate and stretch of city wall | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Grey Friars' Church | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barge Arm | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Victoria Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Robins Wood Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Matson Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Alney Island | Island | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Vale of Gloucester | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tredworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 110 m | No published inspection |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 200 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hatherley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ribston Hall High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Calton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Linden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Finlay Community School | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Widden Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gloucester Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Gloucestershire College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asta Convenience Store GL1 4QT | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Anand Food And Wine GL1 4TD | Retailers - other | 100 m | 4 Good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Trafalgar Chip Shop GL1 4QS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| The Secret Garden Nursery GL1 4TD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 4 Good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Bethlehem Gospel Church GL1 4QX | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Tredworth Mini Market GL1 4TQ | Retailers - other | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 May 2025 |
| The Bake Box GL1 4QY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Firenze Pizzeria T/a Calcutta Doner GL1 4QY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| King Convenience Store GL1 4QU | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Abu's Fish & Chips GL1 4TA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Juliets Corner GL1 4TA | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Calton Express GL1 5JX | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor St Catherines GL1 4PX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Hot And Spicy Caribbean GL1 4SY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 4 Good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Chicken Feast GL1 4TA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Osric Road (7); On or near Victory Road (7); On or near Faraday Close (5); On or near Morton Street (5); On or near Catherine Court (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Wellesley Street · Barnaby Close · Victory Road · Huxley Road · Nelson Street · Dorrit Close · Massey Parade · Osric Road · Wheatstone Road · Slaney Street · Dora Walk · Tarrington Road
All the streets in GL1 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.