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Central Gloucester & Hempsted

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About

Central Gloucester & Hempsted encompasses the historic city core alongside a more modern residential and commercial zone. The area is defined by Gloucester Cathedral, a medieval landmark with a prominent tower visible across the city. The street plan follows ancient routes, leading to the historic docks, where old warehouses have been repurposed. This central district contains the main shopping streets, the Guildhall, and museums focused on local history.

Hempsted, to the southwest, is primarily residential with housing estates and local amenities. It borders the Gloucester-Sharpness Canal, a working waterway lined with industrial facilities. The area includes retail parks and business units, providing practical services. A notable local feature is Hempsted's landfill site, which has been landscaped and now includes a public country park with views over the Severn Vale.

Area overview

On average Central Gloucester & Hempsted has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 359 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year. There are 4 schools in Central Gloucester & Hempsted: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central Gloucester & Hempsted is home to around 11,551 people, with a population density of about 1,485.9 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
359
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Gloucester & Hempsted Population
11,551
Population density
1,485.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
170.2(+410%)
Anti-social behaviour
111.94(+651%)
Shoplifting
63.8(+865%)
Public order
53.85(+723%)
Other theft
30.82(+447%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,908
68.47%
Other White
1,384
11.98%
African
269
2.33%
Indian
259
2.24%
Other Asian
259
2.24%
Total population: 11,549

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,085
30.97%
Level 3 (A level)
2,061
20.69%
No qualifications
1,804
18.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,290
12.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
957
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 9,962

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,113
38.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,124
20.23%
Owns outright
1,022
18.39%
Other social rented
804
14.47%
Social rents from council
215
3.87%
Total households: 5,556

Property prices in Central Gloucester & Hempsted

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £169,225 in Central Gloucester & Hempsted area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £710,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Gloucester & Hempsted 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 Central Gloucester & Hempsted over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached13£267,500
Detached13£510,000
Flats77£147,000
Terraced29£205,000

10 years median price trend in Central Gloucester & Hempsted

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Gloucester & Hempsted.

All postcodes in Central Gloucester & Hempsted

GL12LG

Westgate

GL11TG

Southgate Street

GL15SA

Bristol Road

GL12JH

Barbican Way

GL15AL

Parkend Road

GL12BY

Westgate

GL19TG

Westgate

GL25JN

Hempsted Lane

GL11QB

Eastgate Street

GL12TJ

Westgate

GL12LX

Westgate

GL15AX

Weston Road

GL12BG

Park Street

GL11QW

Norfolk Street

GL12DJ

Longhorn Avenue

GL25SA

St Ann Way

GL12RL

Marian Court

GL11XH

Westgate

GL12PB

Westgate Street

GL12RG

Mount Street

GL19SJ

Westgate

GL12RN

Westgate Street

GL25FD

Spinnaker Road

GL25DL

Soren Larsen Way

GL15RZ

Moreland

GL25LL

David Hook Way

GL25LH

St Swithuns Road

GL19SL

Westgate

GL12LW

Lower Quay Street

GL19TB

Westgate

GL11AQ

Eastgate Street

GL25RB

Church Street

GL11AU

Westgate

GL11LG

Trier Way

GL19TH

Westgate

GL12DW

Walham Lane

GL25JD

Hempsted Lane

GL11AW

Westgate

GL11UL

Brunswick Square

GL19SU

Westgate

GL12RR

Upper Quay Street

GL11UN

Brunswick Square

GL12DA

Park Street

GL12EL

Westgate

GL12EE

Westgate

GL11NY

Russell Street

GL11UB

Southgate Street

GL11EA

Clarence Street

GL25DS

Garlandstone Walk

GL11UZ

Spa Road

GL15RY

Moreland

GL12DE

Westgate

GL12EZ

Southgate Street

GL25XD

Sandalwood Drive

GL15SZ

Price Street

GL25GT

Secunda Way

GL12HJ

Longsmith Street

GL15AJ

Stroud Road

GL11RD

Wellington Street

GL12JQ

Castle Meads Way

GL19SG

Westgate

GL12TA

Archdeacon Street

GL12JP

Bearland

GL12DR

Southgate Street

GL11PX

Eastgate Street

GL11XL

Spa Road

GL25EX

Quayside Way

GL12DH

Southgate Street

GL12PA

Westgate Street

GL11RB

Wellington Street

GL19SE

Westgate

GL25LF

Westgate

GL25EF

Midsummer Walk

GL11TX

Southgate Street

GL11SL

Northgate Street

GL19SX

Westgate

GL11HG

Brunswick Road

GL15BQ

St Ann Way

GL11US

Norfolk Street

GL12HE

Westgate

GL11LB

Spa Villas

GL11RU

St Aldate Street

GL12NW

Westgate Street

GL11SX

Hampden Way

GL25FP

Quayside Way

GL12JD

Bearland

GL15AN

Parkend Road

GL25JU

Hempsted Lane

GL11YG

Parliament Street

GL11DG

Bruton Way

GL25GE

Stirrup Close

GL25SB

Burrows Close

GL19SH

Westgate

GL12ET

Dexter Way

GL11YH

The Chestnuts

GL11NW

Westgate

GL12HG

Bull Lane

GL15AY

New Street

GL12TR

Westgate

GL25JS

Hempsted Lane

Data Sources

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