GL2 8JQ Postcode in Minsterworth


GL2 8JQ is the Postcode in Watery Lane

GL2 8JQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (GL2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8JQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

  1. Postal Area. In our case GL which means Gloucester.
  2. Postal District. In our case GL2.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case GL2 8.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JQ.

The regional mail center for the post area GL is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the GL2 8JQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the GL2 8JQ postcode have the street address of Watery Lane

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 17 individuals call the GL2 8JQ postcode their home.

GL2 8JQ is within the village of Minsterworth.

The GL2 8JQ postcode area is composed of 85.71% residential properties, 14.29% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in GL2 8JQ are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and detached.

Most properties in GL2 8JQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.

None Domestic Buildings in GL2 8JQ fall under these categories: Food And Drink.

Food And Drink include Apple Tree Inn, Watery Lane.

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Property TypePercentage
Residential85.71%
Commercial14.29%
Public0%

Map Coordinates

Latitude51.8551254729
Longitude-2.30882199741

Retail and Shopping near GL2 8JQ

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
OLYMPUS PARK GLOUCESTER QUEDGELEY 2.06 GL2 4SA View on Google Maps
BRISTOL ROAD GLOUCESTER QUEDGELEY 2.33 GL2 4PE View on Google Maps
BRISTOL ROAD GLOUCESTER 2.39 GL1 5SD View on Google Maps
HIGH ORCHARD STREET GLOUCESTER 2.42 GL1 5SH View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Gloucester 2.73 ENE 76.12
Newent 6.67 NW 321.60
Painswick 6.83 SE 134.44
Stonehouse 7.63 S 171.49
Mitcheldean 7.76 W 274.93
Cinderford 8.42 WSW 255.43
Stroud 8.52 SSE 152.88
Tewkesbury 11.49 NE 34.13
Ross-on-Wye 12.44 WNW 289.23
Lydney 13.05 SW 226.98
Ledbury 13.40 NNW 338.87
Cirencester 17.44 ESE 123.13

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Gloucester

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rainLight rain11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 54.00%S 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rainLight rain11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 75.00%S 16 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 53.00%SSW 18 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 16.00%SSW 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 54.00%SW 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 7.00%SSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 6.00%SSW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 9.00%S 13 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 76.00%S 16 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rainLight rain12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 51.00%S 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 17.00%S 22 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 11.00%S 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Light rainLight rain13.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 54.00%S 20 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rainLight rain12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 59.00%SSW 16 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 18.00%SSW 11 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00%SSW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00%SSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%SSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 8.00%SW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 11.00%SW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 7.00%SW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 2.00%SW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 2.00%SSW 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00%SSW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 11.00%S 13 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 14.00%S 18 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rainLight rain10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 53.00%S 20 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 78.00%SSW 22 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 75.00%SSW 22 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 77.00%SSW 20 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 75.00%SW 18 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter very fast
Average Mbps127.000
Median Mbps100.000
Maximum Mbps300.000

GL2 8JQ has an average download speed of 127 Megabits per second (Mbps).

558 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

82% of postcodes (975,797) have slower broadband speeds.

18% of postcodes (208,286) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter very fast
Average Mbps125.800
Median Mbps100.000
Maximum Mbps300.000

GL2 8JQ has an average upload speed of 125.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

7 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

99% of postcodes (1,176,991) have slower upload speeds.

1% of postcodes (7,643) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Walmore Hill Primary School

Address: Walmore Hill Primary School, Walmore Hill, Minsterworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8LA

Distance: 2.90 miles

School Website

Contact: 01452750373

Nearest Dentists

ST JAMES DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: ST. JAMES, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 4WD

Distance: 2.28 miles

Contact: :

QUEDGELEY HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: SPACE PARK, OLYMPUS ROAD, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 4AL

Distance: 2.37 miles

Contact: :

COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICE

Address: 2 KIMBROSE WAY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 2DB

Distance: 2.64 miles

Contact: :

GLOUCESTERSHIRE PARTNERSHIP N H

Address: RIKENEL, MONTPELLIER, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1LY

Distance: 2.76 miles

Contact: :

MESSENGER DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: MESSENGER HOUSE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1HX

Distance: 2.78 miles

Contact: :

WINDSOR DRIVE (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 29 WINDSOR DRIVE, TUFFLEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL4 0QJ

Distance: 2.84 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

BOOTS

Address: UNIT 3-6 QUEDGLEY R/P, OLYMPUS PARK, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GL2 4NF

Distance: 2.21 miles

Contact: tel: 07900 704992

LLOYDSPHARMACY

Address: SEVERNVALE SURGERY, ST. JAMES, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GL2 4WD

Distance: 2.28 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 728297

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: SEVERNVALE BUSINESS CENTRE, BRISTOL ROAD, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GL2 4PF

Distance: 2.30 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 801023

LINDEN PHARMACY

Address: 92-94 LINDEN ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 5HE

Distance: 2.48 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 522812

FIRST CALL PHARMACY

Address: OFFICE 2, MORELANDS, TRADING EST, BRISTOL ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 5RZ

Distance: 2.48 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 245445

BADHAM PHARMACY

Address: QUAYSIDE HOUSE, QUAY STREET, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2TZ

Distance: 2.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 891147

Nearest Opticians

JOHN WEYGANG OPTOMESTRISTS (QUEDGELEY)

Address: 100 BRISTOL ROAD, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GL2 4NA

Distance: 2.18 miles

Contact: :

QUEDGLEY

Address: BRISTOL ROAD, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 4PF

Distance: 2.30 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (GLOUCESTER)

Address: EASTGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1XH

Distance: 2.76 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (GLOUCESTER)

Address: UNIT 4-6 BELL WALK, THE MALL, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1XH

Distance: 2.76 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (GLOUCESTER - EASTGATE STREET)

Address: 38-46 EASTGATE STREET, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1PU

Distance: 2.83 miles

Contact: :

VISION CARE FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE - GLOUCESTER

Address: GLOUCESTER CITY MISSION, 72 EASTGATE STREET, GLOUCESTER, GL1 1QN

Distance: 2.90 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

QUEDGELEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: OLYMPUS PARK, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 4NF

Distance: 2.21 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 728882

ST JAMES FAMILY DOCTORS

Address: QUEDGELEY HEALTH CAMPUS, ST JAMES QUEDGELEY HEALTH CAMPUS, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 4WD

Distance: 2.28 miles

Contact: :

SEVERNVALE SURGERY

Address: SEVERNVALE SURGERY ST JAMES, QUEDGELEY, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL2 4WD

Distance: 2.28 miles

Contact: :

SEVERNSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: QUAYSIDE HOUSE, QUAY STREET, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2TZ

Distance: 2.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 891110

GLOUCESTER HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE

Address: QUAYSIDE HOUSE, QUAY STREET, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2TZ

Distance: 2.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01452 336290

FAMILY HAVEN

Address: 31 SPA ROAD, GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL1 1UY

Distance: 2.57 miles

Contact: :

Transport Links

Train Stations

Gloucester

Address: Gloucester station, Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE

Postcode: GL1 1DE

Line: Golden Valley Line|Gloucester to Newport line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 3.08 miles

Cheltenham Spa

Address: Cheltenham Spa station, Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP

Postcode: GL51 8NP

Line: Bristol to Brimingham Line|Golden Valley Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 9.39 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M5 J11
Distance: 8.09 miles
Driving Time: 9.93 minutes
M5 J11A
Distance: 8.13 miles
Driving Time: 9.87 minutes
M5 J12
Distance: 8.61 miles
Driving Time: 12.74 minutes
M5 J10
Distance: 10.58 miles
Driving Time: 15.23 minutes
M5 J13
Distance: 11.77 miles
Driving Time: 15.81 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyForest of Dean
Member or Parliament
Matt Bishop
Matt Bishop
Contact DetailsContact Matt Bishop
Political PartyLabour

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Gloucestershire County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries - Gloucestershire County Council

House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2015£460,000£460,000£460,0001
2016£195,000£195,000£195,0001
2017£500,000£500,000£500,0001
2019£170,000£170,000£170,0001
2021£230,000£230,000£230,0001
2022£275,000£275,000£275,0001

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near GL2 8JQ
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Sainsburys, St. Ann Way, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5SA3.55 miles Directions to Sainsburys
Iceland, St. Ann Way, GLOUCESTER, GL1 5SF3.82 miles Directions to Iceland
Aldi, Bristol Road, Quedgeley, GLOUCESTER, GL2 4QL3.94 miles Directions to Aldi
Aldi, Clifton Road, GLOUCESTER, GL1 5BJ3.98 miles Directions to Aldi
Asda, Newhaven Road, Kingsway Business Park, Quedgeley, GLOUCESTER, GL2 2SN4.58 miles Directions to Asda

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near GL2 8JQ
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Unit 1, The Old Log Pound, Gloucester, GL2 5DN1.98 miles Directions to Unit 1, The Old Log Pound
Peel Centre, St Ann Way, Bristol Rd, Gloucester, GL1 5SF2.46 miles Directions to Peel Centre, St Ann Way, Bristol Rd
St Oswalds Retail Park, Gloucester, GL1 2SR2.88 miles Directions to St Oswalds Retail Park
206 High Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3HF10.41 miles Directions to 206 High Street

Mcdonald's Restaurants near GL2 8JQ
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5DN2.05 miles Directions to McDonald's, Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5DN
McDonald's, Westgate Street, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2NG2.76 miles Directions to McDonald's, Westgate Street, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2NG
McDonald's, St. Oswalds Retail Park, Gavel Way, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2UE2.95 miles Directions to McDonald's, St. Oswalds Retail Park, Gavel Way, GLOUCESTER, GL1 2UE
McDonald's, Bristol Road, Hardwicke, GLOUCESTER, GL2 2RQ3.56 miles Directions to McDonald's, Bristol Road, Hardwicke, GLOUCESTER, GL2 2RQ

KFC Restaurants near GL2 8JQ
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Goodridge Avenue, GLOUCESTER, GL2 5EA1.89 miles Directions to KFC Gloucester - Goodridge Avenue
KFC, Eastbrook Road, GLOUCESTER, GL4 3DB3.92 miles Directions to KFC Gloucester - Eastbrook Road
KFC, Hatherley Lane, CHELTENHAM, GL51 6TA8.11 miles Directions to KFC Cheltenham - Golden Valley
KFC, Tewkesbury Road, CHELTENHAM, GL51 9DT9.88 miles Directions to KFC Cheltenham - Centrum Park
KFC, Pittville Street, CHELTENHAM, GL52 2LJ10.50 miles Directions to KFC Cheltenham - Pittville Street