Tower Close Gloucester
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL4), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 15300901.
12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £365,000 across 1 sale. 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Gloucester costs £2,356 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 2.4 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Barnwood Park, is about 110 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 28 to 29 m above sea level. 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Hucclecote Surgery, about 840 m away. About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 98% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £232,500 | £232,500 | £232,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £236,750 | £236,750 | £236,750 |
| 2004 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £139,000 | £139,000 | £139,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £87,500 | £87,500 | £87,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2021 | 4 GL4 3EL | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2021 | 8 GL4 3EL | Detached | £350,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Dec 2017 | 4 GL4 3EL | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2015 | 8 GL4 3EL | Detached | £285,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Feb 2013 | 6 GL4 3EL | Detached | £232,500 | |
| 24 Jan 2012 | 5 GL4 3EL | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2011 | 8 GL4 3EL | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 28 May 2010 | 6 GL4 3EL | Detached | £236,750 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 3 GL4 3EL | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2001 | 9 GL4 3EL | Detached | £139,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2000 | 3 GL4 3EL | Detached | £147,000 | |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 6 GL4 3EL | Detached | £87,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 116 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 E (39% of about 1,030 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 1.0 km
- Jordans Brook House, North Upton Lane, Barnwood: up to 10 homes, permissioned (420 m)
- Former EDF Campus Barnwood, Barnwood: up to 325 homes, not permissioned (630 m)
- Former Holly House, Coney Hill: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (800 m)
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 10 addresses are between 28 m and 29 m above sea level (28 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL4 3EL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL4 3ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km |
| Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km | |
| Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 31 within 800 m; nearest St Lawrence Church Barnwood | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 2.5 km |
| Car parks | St Peters school NHS Staff Parking | 1.8 km |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km; nearest Durham Road | 610 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 63.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Hucclecote Surgery | 840 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Brookfield Pharmacy | 830 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Acorn Dental Surgery | 480 m |
| Hospital | Wotton Lawn Hospital | 1.7 km |
| Police station | Barton Police Station | 1.9 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest ATM | 700 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m; nearest Barnwood Park 5.7 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 520 m |
| Playing field | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 410 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,760 m² | 1.1 km |
Within 800 m: 1 park or garden, 5.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Lawrence, a listed building (Grade II*), 140 m north-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Lawrence | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m north-west |
| Hucclecote Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Churchdown Hill | Hill | 2.4 km north-east |
| Tinker's Hill | Hill | 2.6 km north-east |
| The Brake | Wood | 2.7 km north-east |
| Victoria Dock | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km west |
| Alney Island | Island | 3.9 km west |
| Vale of Gloucester | Valley | 4.4 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwood Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Barnwood Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dinglewell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 810 m | No published inspection |
| Dinglewell Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 810 m | No published inspection |
| Lift Hillview | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Elmbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Abbeymead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heron Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | 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 |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| Gloucester Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km | 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 |
| Hatherley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence Church Hall GL4 3JB | Other catering premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Charlies Kebab GL4 4RT | Mobile caterer | 450 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| At The Hill GL4 4RT | Other catering premises | 450 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Partou - Barnwood Day Nursery & Preschool GL4 3JT | School/college/university | 460 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Lawrence Road (16); On or near Temple Close (4); On or near Julian Close (2); On or near Castleton Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 98% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 65% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Spire Way · Steeple Close · Churchview Drive · Ebrington Close · Belfry Close · Castleton Road · Temple Close · Julian Close · Snowshill Close · St Lawrence Road · The Dell · Stowell Mews
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.