Living in Gloucester
Gloucester is a city in South West (England), United Kingdom, home to 129,083 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 18%, #61 of 354), business owners (top 36%, #136 of 388), low-income families (top 36%, #133 of 378).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 46 min and sets around 16:00; in late June it sets around 21:32.
How Gloucester ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South West (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #226 of 378 | #20 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income household | 65 | #154 of 387 | #3 of 28 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #133 of 378 | #9 of 28 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #143 of 378 | #10 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 47 | #318 of 378 | #28 of 28 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 44 | #295 of 378 | #28 of 28 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #296 of 387 | #27 of 28 | Map |
| Single professional | 56 | #204 of 368 | #16 of 26 | Map |
| Young professional | 59 | #200 of 367 | #17 of 26 | Map |
| DINKS | 56 | #184 of 362 | #18 of 25 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #182 of 387 | #5 of 28 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #170 of 368 | #12 of 26 | Map |
| Car-free household | 64 | #276 of 361 | #20 of 25 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #61 of 354 | #6 of 24 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 66 | #141 of 378 | #4 of 28 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #157 of 388 | #3 of 29 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 52 | #241 of 363 | #21 of 25 | Map |
| Expat professional | 50 | #218 of 387 | #19 of 28 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 28 | #275 of 378 | #28 of 28 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 28 | #335 of 388 | #28 of 29 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 21 | #272 of 388 | #27 of 29 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #297 of 388 | #26 of 29 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #159 of 388 | #8 of 29 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 55 | #262 of 388 | #20 of 29 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #346 of 388 | #28 of 29 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 63 | #136 of 388 | #5 of 29 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #144 of 368 | #11 of 26 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cheltenham 12 km
- Tewkesbury 12 km
- Stroud 13 km
- Forest of Dean 20 km
- Cotswold 24 km
- Malvern Hills 32 km
- Wychavon 37 km
- Worcester 39 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.