What is "longlevens"

Longlevens is an area of Gloucester, United Kingdom. It was once (about 100 years ago) a small farmstead outside the city of Gloucester. The name is believed to be based on the old Roman name Colonia Glevensis. Another possibility is that it was named after a row of eleven houses with long gardens (Long-Elevens). One of the oldest roads is 'The Avenue' which is shown on old maps as a number of farm cottages. The area is now part of the larger city of Gloucester but regarded as a more select area. Longlevens is also home to the Longlevens Rugby Club. The population of this Gloucester Ward was 9,532 at the 2011 Census.

Longlevens was severely affected by the July 2007 floods, which caused Horsbere Brook which runs through the village to flood many homes and roads, particularly affecting the Greyhound Gardens area and Cypress Gardens in particular.

Longlevens is primarily residential, and is home to Sir Thomas Rich's School, Holy Trinity Church, Kendal Road Baptist Church, Longlevens Junior School, Longlevens Infant School an indian restaurant, a Chinese takeaway, Ruddys - the fish and chip shop, Co-operative Supermarket, a Tesco Express and Premier Inn.