Postcode GL2 5GR (Gloucester)

Map showing GL2 5GR and nearby postcodes

The postcode GL2 5GR is located in Gloucester, in the county of Gloucestershire. It was introduced in May 2021 and is an active postcode. GL2 5GR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

GL2 5GR is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of GL2 5GR as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Multi-ethnic hardship.

The closest road name to GL2 5GR is Ramsdale Road which is centered 108 m away.

The nearest bus stop is McDonalds and is 25 m away. The closest railway station is Gloucester Rail Station, 3.66 km away.

The closest primary school to GL2 5GR (for ages 11 and under) is Grange Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Holmleigh Park High School.

The local pub for residents of GL2 5GR is Beacon And Railway Hotel and is 5.68 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 16, 2021.

Policing for GL2 5GR is covered by the Gloucestershire police force association and Gloucestershire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to GL2 5GR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to GL2 5GR, and the approximate distance away.

Ramsdale Road 108 m
Woodrow Way 214 m
Corolin Road 288 m
Goodridge Avenue 304 m
Bristol Road 306 m
Netheridge Close 325 m
Pearce Way 335 m
Lower Tuffley Lane 366 m
Cole Avenue 720 m
Tuffley Lane 980 m
A430 2.43 km
A417 14.68 km
A40 26.74 km
A449 31.67 km
A38 32.55 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode GL2 5GR

Introduction May 2021
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from GL2 5GR - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Grange Primary School 859 m
Meadowside Primary School Good
(March 12, 2020)
896 m
Holmleigh Park High School 1.22 km
The Crypt School Outstanding
(May 17, 2012)
1.25 km
Harewood Infant School Good
(June 28, 2018)
1.26 km
Harewood Junior School Good
(November 20, 2018)
1.26 km
Hempsted Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(May 13, 2008)
1.35 km
Beech Green Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
1.5 km
Kingsway Primary School Requires improvement
(February 28, 2018)
1.65 km
Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy Good
(February 3, 2022)
1.86 km
Calton Primary School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
1.92 km
Linden Primary School Good
(April 24, 2018)
1.93 km
Severn Vale School Good
(February 26, 2020)
1.98 km
Ribston Hall High School Good
(December 14, 2016)
2 km
The Willow Primary Academy 2 km
Field Court Junior School Outstanding
(September 19, 2014)
2.12 km
Field Court Church of England Infant Academy 2.12 km
St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Good
(January 19, 2022)
2.13 km
Waterwells Primary Academy Requires improvement
(January 16, 2019)
2.3 km
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Good
(May 15, 2018)
2.52 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from GL2 5GR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
ProCook Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
4.43 km
Caterlink Limited Haresfield C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
5.33 km
Dobbies Garden Centres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 10, 2021
5.35 km
Beacon And Railway Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
November 16, 2021
5.68 km
Chaxhill Hall Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
January 25, 2022
7.39 km
Silver Swan Beef & Lamb - Boxbush Farm Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 29, 2019
7.41 km
Birdwood Villa Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 13, 2018
7.68 km
SNR Services UK Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 22, 2017
7.82 km
The Barn At Severn And Wye Smokery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 16, 2019
7.82 km
Equine Arena Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
7.86 km
Gloucester Rugby Training Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 28, 2020
7.86 km
Graze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
7.86 km
Red And Black Cafe School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 15, 2022
7.86 km
Kings Head Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 19, 2018
8.33 km
Sunnyside House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 6, 2018
8.55 km
The Junction Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 30, 2018
8.7 km
Horseshoe Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 15, 2018
8.8 km
Trioscape Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 5, 2020
8.81 km
Cater Cater At Tibberton Community Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 25, 2019
9.01 km
Longridge Farm Produce Farmers/growers 5
Very Good
August 2, 2017
9.12 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to GL2 5GR - Data from Apr 2022

McDonalds Bus Stop/Station 25 m
McDonalds Bus Stop/Station 43 m
Pearce Way Bus Stop/Station 279 m
Shephard Road school stop Bus Stop/Station 323 m
Pearce Way Bus Stop/Station 334 m
Gloucester Rail Station Rail 3.66 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 9.27 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to GL2 5GR - Data from Dec 2021

Groundless Pool Inland Water 2.47 km
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.56 km
Scarr Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.6 km
Robins Wood Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.65 km
Barge Arm Inland Water 2.85 km
Victoria Dock Inland Water 2.97 km
Ryefield Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.06 km
Hunts Grove Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km
Ash Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.13 km
Matson Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.23 km
Hanging Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.24 km
Hardwicke Farm Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.28 km
Park Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.34 km
Hockley Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.37 km
Alney Island Island 3.38 km

Location

Country England
County Gloucestershire
Latitude 51.83879200
Longitude -2.27012900
OS Easting 381485
OS Northing 0215610
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
621
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Gloucestershire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Gloucester
County Electorial Division Hempsted and Westgate ED
Electoral Ward Podsmead
Local Authority District Gloucester
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Gloucestershire
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Gloucestershire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000081
Travel To Work Area Gloucester

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Gloucestershire
Cancer Alliance Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Gloucestershire
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Gloucestershire CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic hardship
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Gloucester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Gloucester BUASD
Workplace Zone E33046570
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Gloucester 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Gloucester 009E
Output Area / Small Area 7A3