Coney Hill

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Coney Hill
Location within Gloucestershire
Population3,401 (2021 census)
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Sovereign state United Kingdom
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51°51′08″N2°12′56″W / 51.8521°N 2.2155°W / 51.8521; -2.2155

Coney Hill is a suburb of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, comprising of a Ward of the City of Gloucester. As of 2021, it has a population of 3,401 [1]

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History

The area started to be developed around the 1870s due to urban sprawl from the city, and originally fell in the village of Barnwood. [2] Between 1882 and 1900, various sections of land were moved from Barnwood to the City of Gloucester, including the area of Coney Hill. [3]

The Coney Hill Hospital was opened in 1883. [4]

The area is mainly made up of residential accommodation, with a cemetery opening in the 1920s. [5] The area saw heavy redevelopment in the 1950s, linking the area up with Barnwood. [5]

Transport

The area is served by a number of Stagecoach West services to Gloucester. [6]

Facilities

The area has a rugby team, Coney Hill RFC, that was formed in 1947 and is based on Metz Way. [7]

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References

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