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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 386 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
386
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
181.37(+450%)
Anti-social behaviour
116.44(+671%)
Shoplifting
64.32(+864%)
Public order
60.43(+817%)
Other theft
33.33(+492%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,908
68.47%
Other White
1,384
11.98%
African
269
2.33%
Other Asian
259
2.24%
Indian
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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £166,000 in Central Gloucester & Hempsted area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 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
Detached16£502,500
Flats77£140,000
Semi-Detached13£235,000
Terraced32£210,000

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

GL11UQ

Albion Mews

GL12SB

Westgate

GL12TS

Berkeley Street

GL25DG

Spinnaker Road

GL11AS

Westgate

GL11DL

Westgate

GL11QT

Eastgate Street

GL25JX

Court Gardens

GL25SF

Hobbs Way

GL12DP

Southgate Street

GL12QS

St Marys Street

GL15BD

New Street

GL11AQ

Eastgate Street

GL11JS

Brunswick Road

GL11QY

Arthur Street

GL11UT

Southgate Street

GL12AS

Longhorn Avenue

GL15BG

St Pauls Court

GL19SU

Westgate

GL25HL

Hemmingsdale Road

GL25HN

Hemmingsdale Road

GL12EH

Mariners Court

GL12JF

Barbican Road

GL12PU

The Dukeries

GL12SA

Lawrence Way

GL25GN

Waters Reach

GL11QD

Nettleton Road

GL11RA

Wellington Street

GL12EX

Southgate Street

GL12NG

Westgate Street

GL15AA

Stroud Road

GL25JP

Mayfair Close

GL25JW

The Anchorage

GL25LQ

Hilton Close

GL11HH

Chillingworth Mews

GL11SZ

Market Parade

GL12LR

Westgate

GL12QU

Three Cocks Lane

GL12TU

Westgate Street

GL12UN

Westgate

GL15RZ

Moreland

GL25LG

Hempsted Lane

GL11PU

Eastgate Street

GL11QE

St Kilda Parade

GL12BW

Longhorn Avenue

GL15AN

Parkend Road

GL15PW

Robinhood Street

GL25FR

Westgate

GL25LL

David Hook Way

GL25LR

Upper Rea

GL11XL

Spa Road

GL12DY

Commercial Road

GL12HE

Westgate

GL15AJ

Stroud Road

GL15SA

Bristol Road

GL19SF

Westgate

GL12FE

Northgate Street

GL12TA

Archdeacon Street

GL25NB

Poppy Close

GL11DZ

Clarence Street

GL12TF

Lawrence Way

GL15AQ

Stroud Road

GL25FJ

Towpath Road

GL25LF

Westgate

GL11YF

Parliament Street

GL12DW

Walham Lane

GL12EQ

Westgate

GL12HJ

Longsmith Street

GL12JX

Lower Quay Street

GL12TG

Westgate

GL15PP

Robinhood Street

GL19TF

Westgate

GL25RG

Merchants Road

GL11BZ

George Street

GL11RX

Westgate

GL11XQ

Southgate Street

GL11YQ

Parliament Street

GL12JA

Berkeley Street

GL12TH

Westgate

GL15BL

Bloomfield Road

GL25EY

Wagon Way

GL25HD

Sudmeadow Road

GL25QU

Llanthony Road

GL12RQ

Priory Road

GL12TZ

Quay Street

GL25JR

Hempsted Lane

GL11QW

Norfolk Street

GL12AL

The Stockyards

GL12FA

Westend Terrace

GL15BB

Moreland

GL15SJ

Venture Business Centre

GL25HH

Castle Meads Way

GL11JE

Brunswick Road

GL19SR

Westgate

GL11TX

Southgate Street

GL12RR

Upper Quay Street

GL12SR

Cattle Market

GL25JD

Hempsted Lane

GL11RW

Clarence Street

GL12EE

Westgate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.