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Abbeymead

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About

Abbeymead is a residential ward located in the eastern part of Gloucester, bordered by the A40 and A417 roads. The area consists mostly of housing developments built from the 1970s onwards, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It includes local amenities such as a primary school, a community centre, and several small retail parks serving the neighbourhood.

The ward is situated near the River Severn and includes some green spaces, including a nature reserve and playing fields. Transport links are convenient, with easy access to major roads connecting to Gloucester city centre and nearby towns. Abbeymead has a relatively low population density compared to other parts of the city, with a mix of families and older residents. The area is primarily residential, with little industrial or commercial activity beyond local services.

Area overview

On average Abbeymead has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 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 of residents in Abbeymead is £54,458 per year. There are 1 schools in Abbeymead: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

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
55
2.11%
Other forms of private rent
41
1.57%
Total households: 2,608

Property prices in Abbeymead

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £287,250 in Abbeymead area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £490,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£390,000
Flats2£147,500
Semi-Detached20£264,000
Terraced35£222,000

10 years price trend in Abbeymead

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.