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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 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

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

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