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Abbeydale

About

Abbeydale ward sits in the northern part of Gloucester, primarily a residential suburb developed in the mid-20th century. The area is characterised by its network of quiet, curving streets and a mix of housing, including many semi-detached homes. It contains several local convenience stores and takeaways catering to the immediate community. The ward is bordered by major routes like the A417 and A430, providing connections to the city centre and beyond.

The residential streets are complemented by green spaces such as the linear park along the Sud Brook. Abbeydale Community Centre serves as a local hub for activities. The area is functionally linked to the nearby retail parks and the Gloucester Business Park, which lies just to the east, providing local employment. Its layout is typical of post-war suburban planning, focusing on housing with local amenities within walking distance for most residents.

Area overview

On average Abbeydale has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbeydale is £55,277 per year. There are 1 schools in Abbeydale: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abbeydale is home to around 7,151 people, with a population density of about 4,398.2 per km².

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

122

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Abbeydale Population

7,151

Population density

4,398.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

66.84(+100%)

Anti-social behaviour

24.47(+64%)

Shoplifting

19.72(+198%)

Public order

11.47(+75%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.21(+57%)

South West average

Demographics

British

6,258

87.51%

Other White

210

2.94%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

123

1.72%

Indian

118

1.65%

Caribbean

117

1.64%

Total population: 7,151

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,504

25.62%

Level 3 (A level)

1,105

18.82%

No qualifications

1,006

17.14%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

990

16.86%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

684

11.65%

Total 16+ residents: 5,871

Housing

Owns outright

1,384

47.32%

Owns with a mortgage

1,076

36.79%

Private landlord or letting agency

258

8.82%

Other social rented

2.84%

Social rents from council

1.91%

Total households: 2,925

Property prices in Abbeydale

Median price£288,500

Price per sq ft£311

Sales (last 12 months)80

Typical range (middle 50%)£254K – £345K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £288,500 (about £311 per square foot) in Abbeydale area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbeydale over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	27	£345,000	£353	£281,500	£307,500	£402,500	£465,500
Semi-Detached	39	£270,000	£309	£234,500	£248,475	£312,500	£400,500
Terraced	13	£248,000	£272	£229,600	£245,000	£265,000	£291,600
Flats	1	£200,000	£300	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbeydale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbeydale.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£240,000	£132,000	£193,250	£186,000
2017	£277,000	£117,500	£202,000	£183,000
2018	£275,000	£140,500	£210,000	£187,000
2019	£275,000	£102,500	£209,950	£190,000
2020	£285,000	—	£225,000	£195,000
2021	£305,000	£136,000	£233,000	£212,000
2022	£347,500	£185,000	£250,000	£237,500
2023	£340,000	£147,000	£268,000	£210,000
2024	£360,000	£138,000	£258,625	£241,250
2025	£345,000	£161,250	£270,000	£258,000
2026	£382,000	—	£270,000	£242,750

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbeydale.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£212	£215	£222	£187
2017	£240	£228	£238	£238
2018	£254	£215	£241	£223
2019	£263	£168	£238	£243
2020	£274	—	£263	£259
2021	£284	£242	£285	£256
2022	£310	£246	£302	£296
2023	£316	£235	£313	£252
2024	£313	£242	£306	£288
2025	£338	£228	£325	£272
2026	£338	—	£297	£264

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail