Quedgeley South
Gloucester 015 · 9 sub-areas · 15,222 residents
Gloucester 015 is a mid-sized neighbourhood within Gloucester, home to around 15,200 people. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £956 a month — noticeably below the national average — and the area skews noticeably younger and more family-oriented than much of the city. With over a quarter of residents working from home, it's one of the more car-dependent corners of Gloucester.
Quedgeley South is a green, lower-density part of Gloucester — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Quedgeley South?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,099 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 9 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Quedgeley South in Gloucester
Living in Quedgeley South
Gloucester 015 has the feel of a settled, family-heavy neighbourhood — more than a quarter of households are couples with children, and nearly 28% of residents are under 18. That demographic weight shapes everything from the morning school-run atmosphere to the amenity mix. It's not a neighbourhood defined by nightlife or a buzzy high street; it's residential in character, with greenspace within easy reach — the nearest green area is under 350 metres from the average front door.
On the cost side, Gloucester 015 sits at the more affordable end of what you'd find in the South West. Rents are noticeably below the national average for a 2-bed, and the median house price of around £252,000 means saving a deposit is faster here than in most comparable cities — around four years for a typical buyer. That said, rents rose around 8% in the past year, so the affordability advantage is narrowing.
The neighbourhood is predominantly owner-occupied — around 62% own their home — with a relatively modest private rented sector at just under 20%. That mix tends to mean more long-term residents and less churn than in more renter-heavy parts of the city, which suits families looking for stability. Social housing accounts for roughly 14% of tenures.
Public transport is limited here: only around 3% of residents use it to commute, against 61% who drive. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5.5 km away in straight-line terms. If you're planning to work locally or from home — and one in four residents does — Gloucester 015 works well. If you need to commute to Bristol or Birmingham regularly, you'll want a car. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Gloucester 015 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. Gloucester 015 is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with affordable rents and good greenspace access — the nearest green area is under 350 metres away. It's quieter and more residential than the city centre, with a strong community feel. The trade-off is a weak public transport network and school quality that's below the national average.
- What is the rent in Gloucester 015?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £733 a month, a two-bedroom around £956, and a three-bedroom around £1,192. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 8% over the past year, so check current listings for the latest picture.
- Is Gloucester 015 safe?
- The neighbourhood records around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, slightly above the UK average of roughly 80. It's broadly in line with Gloucester as a whole rather than being a particular hotspot. The area sits around the national midpoint on deprivation measures, which typically corresponds to moderate rather than high serious crime levels.
- What's the commute from Gloucester 015 to Gloucester city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 61% commute by car. Public transport use is very low at just 3%, and the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5.5 km away in straight-line distance. If you're working locally or from home (around 26% of residents do), the neighbourhood works well. For longer commutes, a car is essentially essential.
- Who lives in Gloucester 015?
- Predominantly families — over 27% of households are couples with children, and nearly 28% of residents are under 18. Around 62% own their homes, suggesting a stable, long-term resident base. It's a moderately diverse neighbourhood, with around 87% of residents UK-born and a degree-qualified share of around 31%.
- What schools are near Gloucester 015?
- There are 130 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but around 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.5 km away in straight-line terms. Check current Ofsted reports and catchment boundaries directly before making a decision based on schools.
- How far is it to Birmingham from Gloucester 015?
- The public-transport journey to Birmingham takes around two hours by rail or bus. There's no direct metro link. Most residents commute by car, and the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5.5 km away as the crow flies, so factor in getting to the station when planning your journey time.