[1] 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.

[4] The area is mainly made up of residential accommodation, with a cemetery opening in the 1920s.

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

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