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About

Barton sits immediately east of Gloucester city centre and forms part of the Barton and Tredworth ward. The area is largely residential, with rows of Victorian terraces alongside pockets of mid-20th-century council housing. Streets are laid out in a tight grid north of the main road, and small front gardens and low boundary walls are a common sight. The mix of house types reflects phases of building from the late 19th century through post-war infill, giving the neighbourhood a layered street pattern rather than one uniform plan.

Local life concentrates on Barton Street and nearby side roads, where shops, takeaways and community services serve daily needs. There are primary schools, a community centre and places of worship within walking distance for most residents. Buses run between the city centre and eastern suburbs, making commutes straightforward. On weekday mornings you can see schoolchildren and workers using the same small parade of shops, a steady rhythm that marks the neighbourhood’s role as a residential quarter within Gloucester.

Area overview

On average Barton has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 13.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barton is £39,937 per year. There are 2 schools in Barton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barton is home to around 8,613 people, with a population density of about 8,868.4 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barton Population
8,613
Population density
8,868.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.4(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.01(+74%)
Public order
11.03(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.29(+43%)
Other theft
7.31(+30%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,915
33.85%
Indian
1,732
20.11%
Other White
1,058
12.29%
Bangladeshi
452
5.25%
Pakistani
381
4.42%
Total population: 8,612

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,723
26.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,501
22.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
962
14.64%
Level 3 (A level)
938
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
844
12.85%
Total 16+ residents: 6,570

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,194
36.86%
Owns outright
795
24.54%
Owns with a mortgage
682
21.06%
Other social rented
335
10.34%
Social rents from council
116
3.58%
Total households: 3,239

Property prices in Barton

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £213K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £212 per square foot) in Barton area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £305,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached14£205,000£239
Terraced41£180,000£197
Flats2£122,000£225

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£74,750£157,000£124,500
2017£82,750£150,000£122,250
2018£84,500£156,000£124,500
2019£97,000£165,000£134,500
2020£97,500£163,750£135,000
2021£83,500£179,950£137,500
2022£110,000£203,000£167,250
2023£124,500£205,000£158,000
2024£90,000£220,000£163,000
2025£115,000£206,000£180,000
2026£126,000£210,000£192,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barton.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£148£146
2017£165£148£142
2018£175£158£151
2019£187£162£163
2020£177£157£164
2021£213£173£166
2022£237£212£192
2023£188£199£194
2024£212£234£182
2025£215£227£203
2026£234£288£181
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Barton

Is Barton safe?

Barton records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Barton?

The median sale price in Barton is £185,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Barton?

Barton has 2 primary schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Barton?

Barton scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Barton sits around rank 4,643 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Barton?

The average household income in Barton is around £39,937 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Barton

GL14EQ

Colwell Avenue

GL14EH

Archibald Street

GL14SN

Grove Street

GL14GB

Barton Street

GL14JT

Upton Street

GL14NS

Melbourne Street East

GL14EW

Victoria Street

GL14LR

Diamond Jubilee Close

GL14DA

Herbert Street

GL14DH

Hethersett Road

GL14EE

All Saints Road

GL14BP

Millbrook Street

GL14DZ

Barton Street

GL14HE

Barton Street

GL14DT

Ince Castle Way

GL14DQ

Jersey Road

GL14XA

Daventry Terrace

GL14AU

Raglan Street

GL14EB

Burford Mews

GL14BT

Old Row

GL14SG

Falkner Street

GL14DR

India Road

GL14XH

Conduit Street

GL14BB

Millbrook Street

GL14EZ

Barton Street

GL14BJ

Beckside Court

GL14LN

Hatfield Road

GL14JJ

Barton Street

GL14LY

Ryecroft Street

GL14SJ

Falkner Street

GL14AF

Derby Road

GL14AT

Napier Street

GL14NG

Albany Street

GL14JU

Upton Street

GL14XB

Brook Street

GL14NU

Melbourne Street East

GL14BH

Millbrook Street

GL14AG

Charles Street

GL14UF

Midland Road

GL14AW

Sinope Street

GL14EA

Overbury Road

GL14SU

Llandilo Street

GL14DJ

Jersey Road

GL14NJ

Moor Street

GL14BQ

Bishopstone Road

GL14LH

Barton Street

GL14AR

Sinope Street

GL14HU

Hopewell Street

GL14UE

Midland Road

GL14ES

Thomas Street

GL14DL

India Road

GL14AE

Derby Road

GL14SW

High Street

GL14HQ

Hopewell Street

GL14AB

Derby Road

GL14JD

Barton Street

GL14EP

Victoria Street

GL14EN

Barton Street

GL14BE

Vauxhall Terrace

GL14BA

Jersey Road

GL14EL

All Saints Road

GL14AP

Sinope Street

GL14UB

Regent Street

GL14SH

Falkner Street

GL14HH

Barton Street

GL14GA

Barton Street

GL14JQ

Salisbury Road

GL14XQ

Regent Street

GL14ER

Blenheim Road

GL14AY

Millbrook Street

GL14EJ

Dinely Street

GL14SP

High Street

GL14LD

Vicarage Road

GL14DE

Birchmore Road

GL14SQ

Falkner Street

GL14JW

Clement Street

GL14LW

Hatfield Road

GL11DS

Bruton Way

GL14ET

Blenheim Road

GL14BW

Millbrook Street

GL14NL

Adelaide Street

GL14NQ

Percy Street

GL14DS

Millbrook Close

GL14HR

Barton Street

GL14DW

India Road

GL14EG

Pembroke Street

GL14NH

The Laurels

GL14JR

Barton Street

GL14JX

Upton Street

GL14BG

Millbrook Street

GL14JP

Clement Cottages

GL14EU

Barton Street

GL14LP

The Conifers

GL14EF

All Saints' Road

GL14UU

Howard Street

GL14XR

Alington Close

GL14BL

Mill Street

GL14AN

Widden Street

GL14AQ

Widden Street

GL14JS

St James Street

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.