The Ash Path Gloucester
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL4), about 580 m (0.4 miles) long. USRN 15300221.
- 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 C; 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 3.6 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 140 m away, and Matson Park (8.8 hectares) is about 730 m (0.5 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 52 to 55 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hadwen Health, about 260 m away.
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 71 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (31% of about 650 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
Finished in the last three months
- 20 July 2026 to 5 August 2026: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway (major works)
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 2 addresses are between 52 m and 55 m above sea level (53 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL4 4BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL4 5FA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Ash Path Abbeydale | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Ncp Gloucester Hampden Way | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 61.9 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hadwen Health | 260 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Glevum Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbeymead Dental Practice | 270 m |
| Hospital | Wotton Lawn Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Barton Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Matson Park 8.8 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 650 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glevum Way Park 6.1 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,250 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Monument to Richard Ockold in the Churchyard Approximately 3 Metres South of South Aisle to Church of St Leonard, a listed building (Grade II*), 810 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 28 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Monument to Richard Ockold in the Churchyard Approximately 3 Metres South of South Aisle to Church of St Leonard | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Monument to Richard Ockold in the Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South of South Aisle to Church of St Leonard | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Church of St Leonard | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Matson moated site | Scheduled monument | 880 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Moated site at Sneedham's Green, 220m north east of Green Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Matson Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Nut Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Robins Wood Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Grovemead Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Barge Arm | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
| Alney Island | Island | 4.9 km (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 2 | 2 |
None of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | 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 |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbeymead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gloucester Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coopers Edge School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Finlay Community School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dinglewell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dinglewell Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barnwood Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Cafe Bar GL4 4BL | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd GL4 4FF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Abbeydale Community Centre GL4 4BL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Ridge And Furrow GL4 4BL | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Heron Primary School GL4 4BN | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 41 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (56); On or near Glevum Way (4); On or near The Wheatridge (3); On or near Brae Walk (3); On or near Wheatway (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 70% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 47% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 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 | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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
Hunters Gate · The Wayridge · Brae Walk · Claridge Close · Wheatway · Mandara Grove · Glevum Way · Jasmine Close · High Meadow · Nutmeg Close · Rumsey Close · Kinmoor
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.