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Abbeymead

About

Abbeymead is a residential suburb situated in the eastern part of Gloucester, primarily developed in the late 20th century. The area is characterised by a network of modern housing estates, with homes ranging from detached properties to more compact terraces. Its layout includes several local parks and green corridors, such as the linear park following the course of the Sud Brook, providing open space for recreation. The ward is served by a central local shopping precinct meeting everyday needs.

The community is anchored by several schools and a large medical centre. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Mary's Church in Hempsted, which sits on the ward's western edge, its churchyard offering views across the surrounding landscape. Transport links are primarily road-based, with easy access to the A38 and A40 corridors. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere, distinct from the busier commercial centres of the city.

Area overview

On average Abbeymead has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbeymead is £59,546 per year. There are 1 schools in Abbeymead: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abbeymead is home to around 6,089 people, with a population density of about 5,328.6 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Abbeymead Population

6,089

Population density

5,328.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.16(-30%)

Shoplifting

18.56(+178%)

Anti-social behaviour

13.3(-12%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.09(-22%)

Public order

4.43(-33%)

South West average

Demographics

British

5,483

90.02%

Other White

170

2.79%

Indian

1.53%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.15%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.71%

Total population: 6,091

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,679

33.86%

Level 3 (A level)

1,026

20.69%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

858

17.31%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

525

10.59%

No qualifications

487

9.82%

Total 16+ residents: 4,958

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,150

44.1%

Owns outright

889

34.09%

Private landlord or letting agency

453

17.37%

Other social rented

2.11%

Other forms of private rent

1.57%

Total households: 2,608

Property prices in Abbeymead

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Abbeymead area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbeymead over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	43	£390,000	£276,000	£336,500	£432,500	£474,800
Flats	3	£135,000	£128,700	£131,500	£147,500	£157,500
Semi-Detached	20	£274,000	£219,750	£243,750	£302,500	£333,250
Terraced	33	£217,000	£169,600	£205,000	£235,000	£270,000

10 years median price trend in Abbeymead

All postcodes in Abbeymead

GL44GS

Longhope Close

GL45GZ

James Grieve Road

GL45FG

Pilgrim Close

GL45YN

Marram Close

GL45YP

Laxton Road

GL44SA

Staunton Close

GL45YH

Fox Close

GL44GQ

Speedwell Close

GL45EA

Red Admiral Drive

GL45GA

Henry Ryder Close

GL45UU

Lavender View

GL45BX

Plum Tree Close

GL45BA

Cotton Close

GL45JQ

Vulcan Way

GL45UF

Birdwood Close

GL44GP

Bluebell Close

GL45FF

Wigmore Close

GL45UP

Saturn Close

GL45WF

Camomile Close

GL45FW

Vernal Close

GL45GF

Abbots Road

GL45YS

Abbeymead Avenue

GL45UD

Beckford Road

GL44FB

Woodbine Close

GL45HA

Valerian Close

GL45FS

Benson Close

GL44YJ

Verbena Close

GL45BL

Watson Grove

GL45YW

Brome Road

GL44XA

Farmington Close

GL44XS

Sudgrove Park

GL45FD

Friary Road

GL45UT

Bilberry Close

GL44GU

Huntley Close

GL45DY

Kingsmead

GL45GY

Discovery Road

GL44DX

Foxglove Close

GL45BZ

Apple Tree Close

GL45GE

Forbes Close

GL45BN

Faldo Close

GL45LG

Bramley Mews

GL45UB

Upton Lane

GL45UL

Stewarts Mill Lane

GL45YJ

Morwent Close

GL45YT

Pippin Close

GL45TB

Homestead Court

GL45EH

Roman Road

GL45GD

Baptist Close

GL45GL

Mead Road

GL45UH

Rendcomb Close

GL45UG

Deerhurst Close

GL45UQ

Neptune Close

GL45HR

Roman Road

GL45UY

Upton Lane

GL45EB

Monarch Close

GL45UW

Gorse Close

GL44SE

Oakridge Close

GL44XN

Brierley Close

GL45EG

Centurion Close

GL45UZ

Tribune Place

GL45BS

Blackberry Close

GL45ED

Grayling Close

GL45GB

Trinity Road

GL44AH

Harebell Place

GL44GT

Ruspidge Close

GL45BW

Damson Close

GL45SG

Longville Close

GL45EZ

Trajan Close

GL45SL

Blaby Close

GL44XT

Kingscote Drive

GL44GD

Horsley Close

GL45SZ

Calderdale

GL44AB

Cranham Close

GL45GN

Choirs Close

GL45JE

Jupiter Way

GL45WH

Borage Close

GL44SF

Longborough Drive

GL45YG

Marten Close

GL45UR

Laurel Gate

GL45BJ

Snead Park

GL45GH

Thomas Stock Gardens

GL45JD

Minerva Close

GL45UJ

Tarlton Close

GL44DU

Honeysuckle Drive

GL45DD

Hadrians Way

GL45LB

Mercury Way

GL45TZ

Kennett Gardens

GL44XZ

Chestnut Road

GL45WL

Tansy Close

GL45XG

Augustine Way

GL45EE

Peacock Close

GL45WE

Marjoram Close

GL44AF

Daffodil Close

GL45FB

Claudians Close

GL45FP

Bishops Road

GL44SD

Edgeworth Close

GL44SJ

Didbrook Mews

GL45LF

Coxs Way

GL45US

Viburnum View

GL45XH

Dianas Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.

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