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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

GL12FG

Black Dog Way

GL12HH

Longsmith Street

GL12JG

Barbican Road

GL12QR

St Marys Street

GL12RD

Lawrence Way

GL15AH

Stroud Road

GL12PG

Westgate Street

GL12RN

Westgate Street

GL25FY

Atlas Court

GL25GW

Secunda Way

GL25LU

Honeythorn Close

GL11LP

Park Road

GL11UN

Brunswick Square

GL12RB

Priory Road

GL15BY

Central Road

GL25EX

Quayside Way

GL25GB

The Gallops

GL11GG

Kiln Close

GL11LD

North Villas

GL11LT

Montpellier

GL11RB

Wellington Street

GL12TJ

Westgate

GL25GD

Horseshoe Way

GL25SA

St Ann Way

GL25XE

Ladywell Close

GL11HX

St Michaels Square

GL11LQ

Park Road

GL11QR

Eastgate Street

GL12ED

Commercial Road

GL12EG

Westgate

GL12JS

Quay Street

GL12RG

Mount Street

GL13EZ

Walkinshaw Court

GL25JZ

Bridge Close

GL25LE

Netheridge Close

GL11AP

Station Road

GL11HG

Brunswick Road

GL11QU

Barton Street

GL11SQ

Northgate Street

GL11WA

Spa Road

GL11XA

Spa Road

GL12AH

Northgate Street

GL12BT

Old Spot Walk

GL12DR

Southgate Street

GL12HN

Ladybellegate Street

GL12JP

Bearland

GL12LG

Westgate

GL12NF

Westgate Street

GL19SQ

Westgate

GL15SB

Bristol Road

GL15SD

Bristol Road

GL19TG

Westgate

GL25GH

The Forge

GL25LH

St Swithuns Road

GL11TT

Priory Place

GL11XE

Southgate Street

GL12BQ

Pitt Street

GL12EB

Westgate

GL19SW

Westgate

GL25HS

Hempsted Lane

GL19SA

Westgate

GL11LF

Montpellier Mews

GL11LN

Park Road

GL11UJ

Southgate Street

GL12AE

Hare Lane

GL12AN

Northgate Street

GL12RZ

Alney Terrace

GL25EF

Midsummer Walk

GL25HQ

Llanthony Road

GL25JQ

Hempsted Lane

GL11QZ

Belgrave Road

GL11UP

Albion Street

GL12RU

Lawrence Way

GL15AG

Moreland

GL19SN

Westgate

GL25SG

Harker Close

GL11AR

Station Road

GL11GD

Friars Orchard

GL11NZ

Eastgate Street

GL11SF

Northgate Street

GL11XH

Westgate

GL11XR

Montpellier

GL12AT

St Johns Lane

GL12DJ

Longhorn Avenue

GL12EA

Commercial Road

GL12JN

Barrack Square

GL12PF

Westgate

GL12PL

Westgate

GL25DL

Soren Larsen Way

GL25HG

Sudmeadow Road

GL29NA

Walham Lane

GL11EA

Clarence Street

GL11LB

Spa Villas

GL11LS

Park Road

GL12BY

Westgate

GL15BH

Weston Road

GL19SS

Westgate

GL19ST

Westgate

GL19TH

Westgate

GL25SH

Harker Close

Data Sources

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