Prinknash Close Gloucester
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL4), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 15300519.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2009 the median was £95,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 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 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 3.3 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 170 m away, and Robinswood Hill Country Park (108 hectares) is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 7 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hadwen Health, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | £95,000 | £92,500 | £106,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £99,950 | £99,950 | £99,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £76,000 | £76,000 | £76,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £49,000 | £49,000 | £49,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2009 | 5 GL4 6NL | Terraced | £106,000 | |
| 29 May 2009 | 3 GL4 6NL | Terraced | £92,500 | |
| 6 Feb 2009 | 2 GL4 6NL | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2003 | 5 GL4 6NL | Terraced | £99,950 | |
| 28 Mar 2002 | 5 GL4 6NL | Terraced | £76,000 | |
| 23 Oct 1998 | 5 GL4 6NL | Terraced | £49,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1976-1982 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2); rented (social) (1); owner-occupied (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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (59% of about 710 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: 1 protected tree on or by this street.
- 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL4 6NL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| GL4 6NH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 37 m and 38 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL4 6NH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL4 6NL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 57 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Awebridge Way Matson | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | Ncp Gloucester Hampden Way | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prescott Avenue | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 61.7 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hadwen Health | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Matson Pharmacy | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbeymead Dental Practice | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Wotton Lawn Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Barton Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Robinswood Hill Country Park 108 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Saintbridge Allotment Gardens 4.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 133 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Matson moated site, a scheduled monument, 330 m west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Matson moated site | Scheduled monument | 330 m west |
| Matson House and attached wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Moated site at Sneedham's Green, 220m north east of Green Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Matson Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Robins Wood Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Nut Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Grovemead Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Barge Arm | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Alney Island | Island | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 7 |
6 of the street's 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 330 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heron Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Gloucester Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 650 m (0.4 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 |
| Finlay Community School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbeymead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barnwood Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hatherley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustines Church GL4 6DX | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Londis Matson GL4 4BT | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Tesco GL4 4BS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Heron Primary School GL4 4BN | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rectory Road (22); On or near Winsley Road (12); On or near Culverin Close (7); On or near George Whitefield Close (7); On or near Prinknash Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Little Awefield · Prinknash Road · Timmis Close · Winsley Road · George Whitefield Close · Awebridge Way · Brindle Close · The Wheatridge · Underhill Road · Basil Close · Rectory Road · Rustic Close
All the streets in GL4 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.