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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

GL11AD

The Oxebode

GL11NY

Russell Street

GL11PD

Eastgate Street

GL11PN

Eastgate Street

GL11UF

Spa Mews

GL12RF

Priory Road

GL25QZ

High Orchard Street

GL11AW

Westgate

GL11EQ

Station Road

GL12JH

Barbican Way

GL12LW

Lower Quay Street

GL12RL

Marian Court

GL15AL

Parkend Road

GL29NF

Walham Lane

GL11NB

Whitfield Street

GL11QH

Eastgate Street

GL12TP

Westgate

GL12UE

St Oswalds Retail Park

GL15AU

Weston Road

GL25GA

Secunda Way

GL11AN

Trier Way

GL11JJ

Brunswick Road

GL12QZ

St Nicholas Court

GL25SD

Burrows Close

GL12DE

Westgate

GL12DL

Longhorn Avenue

GL25JN

Hempsted Lane

GL12AJ

Northgate Street

GL15SG

Madleaze Trading Estate

GL25LN

High View

GL11NU

Eastgate Street

GL12HX

Berkeley Street

GL12JD

Bearland

GL19SH

Westgate

GL25GE

Stirrup Close

GL25JY

Hempsted Lane

GL11TG

Southgate Street

GL25FP

Quayside Way

GL25GJ

Mainsail Lane

GL11LG

Trier Way

GL11NA

Whitfield Street

GL11RZ

The Oxebode

GL12NL

Westgate

GL12TT

Westgate Street

GL19SD

Westgate

GL25DS

Garlandstone Walk

GL11EW

Station Road

GL11RE

Cromwell Street

GL11RL

Market Parade

GL12EN

Westgate

GL12BB

Hare Lane

GL12JB

Berkeley Street

GL13AJ

Worcester Street

GL25FT

Maritime Court

GL25GF

Harness Close

GL25XA

Chartwell Close

GL11NN

Eastgate Street

GL12BG

Park Street

GL12EU

Westgate

GL15SF

St Ann Way

GL15SH

St Ann Way

GL19SP

Westgate

GL25BT

Hempsted Lane

GL25GX

Priors View

GL25LD

Bridle Court

GL11AU

Westgate

GL11EP

Albert Street

GL11PA

Eastgate Street

GL12QT

St Marys Square

GL25FU

St Ann Way

GL11DH

Station Road

GL11DW

Station Road

GL11HT

Brunswick Road

GL11PX

Eastgate Street

GL11RP

St Aldate Street

GL12AF

Suffolk Drive

GL12ET

Dexter Way

GL12NW

Westgate Street

GL15BA

New Street

GL15BJ

Moreland

GL15SZ

Price Street

GL25FA

Westgate

GL25FZ

Llanthony Road

GL25QX

Llanthony Road

GL11GE

Friars Orchard

GL11JB

St Michaels Square

GL11RD

Wellington Street

GL12AR

Longhorn Avenue

GL12PA

Westgate Street

GL12UG

Gavel Way

GL15AY

New Street

GL19SY

Westgate

GL19TD

Westgate

GL25GY

Priors View

GL11DP

Clarence Street

GL11GF

Friars Orchard

GL11JW

Brunswick Road

GL11LR

Park Road

GL11YH

The Chestnuts

GL12HG

Bull Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.