Area Report
Last updated 03 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Gloucester: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away and roughly 9 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around GL4 3QU.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
9Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 24 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 38 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Barnwood Church of England Primary School (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
0crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no crimes in 0.25 mi last month
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
50GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 47 GP, 3 hospitals, 12 dentists, pharmacy 0.7 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LYMPHOEDEMA SERVICE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 29 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
18green spaces
- IMD environment decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 35.1 ha total
- largest park 12 ha (0.20 mi away)
Nearest: St Lawrence's Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
39shops & libraries
- 35 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Midcounties Co-operative, Marks and Spencer, Farmfoods, Lidl…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Co-op Barnwood — 0.4 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near GL4 3QU.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in GL4.
Average sold price by property type across the GL4 district, 2021–2026.
About GL4 3QU
GL4 3QU scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, GL4 3QU is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,091 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 38 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 22 rated Good. The nearest school is Barnwood Park School, within a short walk.
No crimes were reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, consistent with a very low local crime profile.
Healthcare access is good, with 47 GP surgeries, 3 hospitals and 12 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LYMPHOEDEMA SERVICE, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is WOTTON LAWN HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.7 mi away.
