Longford

Longford was once a small village based north of Gloucester on the Roman Road heading towards Tewkesbury & Worcester. The name Longford comes from the fact the settlement lies on the Horsbere Brook which was once crossed to get through the centre of it. Due to the nature of the land, it would have flooded regularly due to the low-level ground. Hence why the name long is used. Today the village is being extended to allow for new development in and around the county centre. 

Alderman Road 2016-19

Designed JJP Consulting, built by Miller Homes. GCC.

Chesterton Court 1963-65

Crescentdale 1963-65, 1983-85

Quite an unusual street name for this part of the country, due to the lack of dales. This select cul-de-sac off Longford Lane was developed in two sections. The first was developed from 1963-65 by P.F. Dale & Co, a local company that worked on several smaller building projects within Gloucester and its surrounding areas. The second section was constructed in 1983-85 by Vine Construction. HMLR 12/03/1963

Estcourt Close 

Extension designed by JJP Consulting, built by Miller Homes. 

Fairmile Gardens 1963-66

Developed as a cul-de-sac off Tewkesbury Road as a cut-through to the Gala Club. It was built within the grounds of a property called Fairmile House which still exists as a private residence. The developers, Glevum Estates advertised houses for sale. The street was adopted officially by Gloucester City Council in 1967. GBR/L6/23/B8200/14

Fircroft Road

Developed as a new residential estate beside the Wotton Brook. 

Dawn Drive 2008-10

Off Sivell Close, this development dates from 2008. Built by New Dawn Homes.

Gambier Parry Gardens

Built by Bryant Homes the housing estate sits on the grounds of St. Lucy's Children's Hospital which operated from 1869 to c1980. Thomas Gambier Parry of Highnam Court was one of the home's benefactors and this name was commemorated in its name today. Thomas Gambier Parry was born in 1816 and plied his trade as a local author & artist. He died in 1888. 

Hamlet Grove, Hawfinch Road, Meadow Lane, Twigworth Way, Godwine Drive, Longstone Avenue, Oswald Drive, Gwinnett Drive & Whitefield Crescent. 2016-20.

Designed by RPS and built by Persimmon Homes. 

Hayes Court 1987-89

Just off Fircroft Road, a small cul-de-sac of terraced houses & flats built for starter homes. Built by JJH Building Development of Cheltenham.

Highbank Park 1964-68

A bungalow development off Fairmile Gardens, developed by John Guildings Ltd. The road was adopted officially in 1968 by the city council. GBR/L6/23/B8200/16 GBR/L6/23/B7745

Jordans Way with Taurus & Teasel Close 1989-91

Off Fircroft Road similar to its surrounding streets filled with terraced houses and flats. Built by JJH Building Development of Cheltenham.

Lewis Road 1937-39

Built for Gloucester Rural District Council in the late 1930s. Lewis Road takes its name from one of the well-known builders of Gloucester. The estate was designed by architect Cameron Johnson and was constructed by A.J. Leach (builder). 

Meadvale Close 2005-08

A recent development which was built by Westbury Homes. This relates to Longford's position within the Vale of Gloucester and Watermeadows. 

Orchard Close 1950s

Rivermead Close 1950s

Sherwood Green 1960-62

Developed by Glevum Estates, Sherwood Green was one of the first post-war building projects in Longford. The land was acquired on 25th February 1960 and work started after that. The name itself is an oddity as there is no open green within the street itself. The Sherwood part could relate to the name of a field the houses were built on. It shares its name with Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, which means a bright wood (scir + wudu) in Old English. 

Sivell Close 1973-75

Named after J.W. Sivell of Longford Lane, he was commemorated by the naming of this cul-de-sac after him. Developed by Westbury Homes and later extended into Fircroft Road. 

Stamps Meadow 1980s

Stevans Close 1989-92

Built by JJH Building Development of Cheltenham.

The Limes 1953-55

A development built on the site of a house called The Limes. The Limes itself was once a private residence which was then converted into a convalescent home. During World War 2 the house was requisitioned by the war office for the use of a children's home. The site was sold in 1953 and the original house was demolished and a new estate built in its place. In 1958 one of the bungalows was sold for £3,350 (£79,949.09). https://catalogue.gloucestershire.gov.uk/records/GBR/9/2/3/2/9 Gloucester Citizen - Saturday 29 March 1958

Westfield Terrace

The modern aspects of Westfield are a mix of architectural styles from the post-war period. Development took place from 1967-71 constructed by E G Carter Co. with 7 houses at the end of the street. 

Winter Gate Road, Saintbridge Road, Olive Close, Ellis Drive, Cheston Close, Catherine Place, Oswald Close, Alvin Drive & Hyatt Close 2013-16

Designed by Pad Design Ltd (Bristol), built by David Wilson Homes. TBC.