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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

GL25BT

Hempsted Lane

GL12QR

St Marys Street

GL11RW

Clarence Street

GL25SG

Harker Close

GL11LS

Park Road

GL25QY

High Orchard Street

GL12PU

The Dukeries

GL25LN

High View

GL25HN

Hemmingsdale Road

GL11BZ

George Street

GL25GY

Priors View

GL12HH

Longsmith Street

GL12AF

Suffolk Drive

GL12QS

St Marys Street

GL19ST

Westgate

GL12TS

Berkeley Street

GL11GD

Friars Orchard

GL19SW

Westgate

GL12FA

Westend Terrace

GL11AS

Westgate

GL11XQ

Southgate Street

GL11NL

Russell Street

GL11PU

Eastgate Street

GL12UN

Westgate

GL19TE

Westgate

GL12TG

Westgate

GL11RA

Wellington Street

GL11LD

North Villas

GL12DX

Southgate Street

GL12ED

Commercial Road

GL15BA

New Street

GL12RU

Lawrence Way

GL11RY

Eastgate Street

GL12EA

Commercial Road

GL15AU

Weston Road

GL11EQ

Station Road

GL11AR

Station Road

GL19TF

Westgate

GL25LW

Rectory Lane

GL11SZ

Market Parade

GL13AF

Black Dog Way

GL25JP

Mayfair Close

GL12DB

Parliament Street

GL12EN

Westgate

GL11HZ

St Michael's Square

GL11SQ

Northgate Street

GL15SQ

Bristol Road

GL25GW

Secunda Way

GL12BB

Hare Lane

GL11HH

Chillingworth Mews

GL11NZ

Eastgate Street

GL25GF

Harness Close

GL25LQ

Hilton Close

GL12AG

Hare Lane

GL25FA

Westgate

GL12BT

Old Spot Walk

GL11GF

Friars Orchard

GL15AG

Moreland

GL11PL

Westgate

GL12SZ

Westgate Street

GL12QY

Fountain Square

GL12HN

Ladybellegate Street

GL11AN

Trier Way

GL15AP

St Pauls Road

GL12DP

Southgate Street

GL12UE

St Oswalds Retail Park

GL12BP

Westgate

GL12LR

Westgate

GL12DY

Commercial Road

GL15SG

Madleaze Trading Estate

GL11GA

Friars Orchard

GL25NA

Spring Meadow Rise

GL11DW

Station Road

GL15PP

Robinhood Street

GL11PA

Eastgate Street

GL12FE

Northgate Street

GL25GJ

Mainsail Lane

GL12EG

Westgate

GL11DX

Clarence Street

GL25GB

The Gallops

GL15XA

Moreland

GL12GB

Westgate

GL15AA

Stroud Road

GL12HY

Brunswick Road

GL15AR

St Pauls Road

GL11GH

Kiln Close

GL12NE

College Street

GL11AD

The Oxebode

GL15SF

St Ann Way

GL11QD

Nettleton Road

GL19SN

Westgate

GL12TB

St Marys Close

GL25LZ

Sylvanus Drive

GL12NZ

Westgate Street

GL25XA

Chartwell Close

GL12RY

Westend Parade

GL12EB

Westgate

GL12DQ

Llanthony Road

GL12HQ

Cross Keys Lane

GL25JZ

Bridge Close

Data Sources

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