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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 41 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
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abbeymead Population
6,089
Population density
5,328.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.84(-35%)
Shoplifting
18.56(+181%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.78(-1%)
Public order
4.43(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.11(-37%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,483
90.02%
Other White
170
2.79%
Indian
93
1.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
70
1.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.71%
Total population: 6,091

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,150
44.1%
Owns outright
889
34.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
453
17.37%
Other social rented
55
2.11%
Other forms of private rent
41
1.57%
Total households: 2,608

Property prices in Abbeymead

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in Abbeymead area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbeymead in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£420,000
Terraced29£222,000
Semi-Detached19£260,000
Flats5£135,000

10 years median price trend in Abbeymead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbeymead.

All postcodes in Abbeymead

GL45BJ

Snead Park

GL45HR

Roman Road

GL45BS

Blackberry Close

GL44SE

Oakridge Close

GL45FQ

Ladychapel Road

GL44DZ

Snowdrop Close

GL45BL

Watson Grove

GL45UH

Rendcomb Close

GL44AF

Daffodil Close

GL45UL

Stewarts Mill Lane

GL45WE

Marjoram Close

GL45SQ

Desford Close

GL45UW

Gorse Close

GL45EJ

Spartan Close

GL44GD

Horsley Close

GL45GH

Thomas Stock Gardens

GL45TA

Buttington

GL45HA

Valerian Close

GL45EF

Fosse Close

GL44GS

Longhope Close

GL44XA

Farmington Close

GL45YS

Abbeymead Avenue

GL44XX

Broadwell Close

GL45UG

Deerhurst Close

GL44GQ

Speedwell Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.