Sorrel Close Gloucester
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL4), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 15300382.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £550,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3).
- 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 B; 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 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Robinswood Hill Country Park, is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 54 to 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rosebank Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £283,000 | £283,000 | £283,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £260,000 | £200,000 | £268,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £92,500 | £92,500 | £92,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2024 | 9 GL4 6UU | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2015 | 9 GL4 6UU | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2014 | 1 GL4 6UU | Detached | £283,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2011 | 4 GL4 6UU | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2006 | 4 GL4 6UU | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2006 | 9 GL4 6UU | Detached | £268,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2006 | 6 GL4 6UU | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 4 GL4 6UU | Detached | £92,500 | |
| 6 Nov 1996 | 5 GL4 6UU | Detached | £116,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 123 m². Most common: House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (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 B (45% of about 600 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: 2 protected trees 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 6UU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| GL4 6SN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 54 m and 61 m above sea level (58 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL4 6SN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL4 6UU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Darwin Road Robinswood | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Ncp Gloucester Hampden Way | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prescott Avenue | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 61.1 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rosebank Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saintbridge Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cotteswold House Dental Care (LTD) Gloucester | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Wotton Lawn Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Barton Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-op Finlay Road | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Robinswood Hill Country Park 108 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,810 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 108 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Well Cross in Robins Wood Hill Country Park at Ngr So 838 158, a listed building (Grade II*), 280 m west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Well Cross in Robins Wood Hill Country Park at Ngr So 838 158 | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m west |
| Anglican Church of St Aldate | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Church of St Barnabas and boundary walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Matson House and attached wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Matson moated site | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Moated site at Sneedham's Green, 220m north east of Green Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Robins Wood Hill | Hill | 810 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Matson Wood | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Barge Arm | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Victoria Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Piccadilly Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Alney Island | Island | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finlay Community School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gloucester Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 810 m (0.5 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 |
| Ribston Hall High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Crypt School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hatherley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tredworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Heron Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Linden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Oaks GL4 6YR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Hill Stores GL4 6RY | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Robinswood Hill Cafe GL4 6SX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Wongs Kitchen GL4 6TP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Finlay Local GL4 6TP | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Manuels GL4 6TP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Robinswood Gardens (18); On or near Burnet Close (1); On or near Sorrel Close (1); On or near Yarrow Close (1); On or near Primrose Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Charlock Close · The Furze · Yarrow Close · Burnet Close · Osier Close · Primrose Close · Robinswood Gardens · Well Cross Road · Foxtail Close · The Butts · Ashmore Road · Laurel Farm 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.