Wren Close Gloucester
11 addresses across 1 postcode (GL4), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 15301010.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2007 the median was £225,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 30 m away, and Robinswood Hill Country Park (108 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 27 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 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | £225,000 | £215,000 | £235,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £187,500 | £187,500 | £187,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £119,500 | £119,500 | £119,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £84,000 | £84,000 | £84,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2019 | 1 GL4 4XR | Other | £212,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Sep 2007 | 5 GL4 4XR | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2007 | 9 GL4 4XR | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2004 | 9 GL4 4XR | Detached | £187,500 | |
| 11 Sep 2001 | 6 GL4 4XR | Detached | £119,500 | |
| 12 May 1999 | 2 GL4 4XR | Detached | £84,000 | |
| 25 Apr 1997 | 9 GL4 4XR | Detached | £82,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1967-1975 (1); 1991-1995 (1). 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 (36% of about 670 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)
- Former Holly House, Coney Hill: up to 35 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Hatherley Road Day Centre, Hatherley Road, Barton & Tredworth: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Norvilles Factory, Tarrington Road, Barton and Tredworth, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 27 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL4 4XR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 59 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cotteswold Road Saintbridge | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Gloucester Leisure Centre Car Park (GL1) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Prescott Avenue | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 62.1 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hadwen Health | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saintbridge Pharmacy | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Courtlands Dental Surgery | 120 m |
| Hospital | Wotton Lawn Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Barton Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Saintbridge Cashzone | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.8 ha | 30 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Robinswood Hill Country Park 108 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,770 m² | 340 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Saintbridge Allotment Gardens 4.1 ha | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 123 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Anglican Church of St Aldate, a listed building (Grade II*), 520 m (0.3 miles) west. 5 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* | 520 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Matson moated site | Scheduled monument | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Matson Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Robins Wood Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Victoria Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Barge Arm | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Alney Island | Island | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Vale of Gloucester | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 430 m (0.3 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 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hatherley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heron Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barnwood Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James' Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tredworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ribston Hall High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily GL4 4PP | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Saintbridge House GL4 4AG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Old Painswick Road (9); On or near Askwith Road (2); On or near Cheyney Close (2); On or near Skylark Way (2); On or near Withy Mews (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 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 4 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
- GL4 4XR: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Alpine Close · Cheyney Close · Pineway · Old Painswick Road · Askwith Road · Skylark Way · Teddington Gardens · Hooper Close · Old Painswick Road · Saintbridge Close · Ravis Close · Aycote 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.