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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

GL25GX

Priors View

GL25JA

Hempsted Lane

GL12EJ

Dexter Way

GL11LQ

Park Road

GL12PL

Westgate

GL12TZ

Quay Street

GL11HT

Brunswick Road

GL13AA

Worcester Street

GL11NH

Eastgate Street

GL13EZ

Walkinshaw Court

GL19SP

Westgate

GL25LP

Rea Lane

GL25GH

The Forge

GL25QX

Llanthony Road

GL12FB

Westgate

GL12PW

Maverdine Court

GL11QH

Eastgate Street

GL11JS

Brunswick Road

GL25LU

Honeythorn Close

GL11XB

Spa Road

GL11RZ

The Oxebode

GL11LT

Montpellier

GL12PT

Westgate Street

GL11PN

Eastgate Street

GL11HP

Brunswick Road

GL11UJ

Southgate Street

GL12EX

Southgate Street

GL25HG

Sudmeadow Road

GL12EQ

Westgate

GL25FZ

Llanthony Road

GL11UP

Albion Street

GL25FS

Jetty Road

GL12LE

Severn Road

GL11TP

Southgate Street

GL12NJ

College Court

GL13AB

Worcester Street

GL12AR

Longhorn Avenue

GL11LP

Park Road

GL12AA

Northgate Street

GL11QY

Arthur Street

GL25QT

Llanthony Road

GL11AG

Westgate

GL11EP

Albert Street

GL12JX

Lower Quay Street

GL12AJ

Northgate Street

GL19SA

Westgate

GL12AN

Northgate Street

GL11NN

Eastgate Street

GL25JR

Hempsted Lane

GL11NB

Whitfield Street

GL11DZ

Clarence Street

GL25LE

Netheridge Close

GL29NA

Walham Lane

GL25EY

Wagon Way

GL11LY

Montpellier

GL11EN

Station Road

GL25FH

Wharfside Close

GL25FR

Westgate

GL11UF

Spa Mews

GL11LR

Park Road

GL25JW

The Anchorage

GL12UG

Gavel Way

GL12LZ

Westgate

GL12BN

Pitt Street

GL11QZ

Belgrave Road

GL25FY

Atlas Court

GL12PF

Westgate

GL12QZ

St Nicholas Court

GL12PG

Westgate Street

GL11UG

Brunswick Square

GL12RZ

Alney Terrace

GL12DL

Longhorn Avenue

GL15AZ

New Street

GL11DL

Westgate

GL12UJ

Clare Street

GL15SD

Bristol Road

GL11UE

Albion Street

GL11XE

Southgate Street

GL12BW

Longhorn Avenue

GL11TS

Greyfriars

GL13AJ

Worcester Street

GL12QX

Archdeacon Street

GL12DG

Westgate

GL11UR

Southgate Street

GL25SH

Harker Close

GL25GN

Waters Reach

GL12TT

Westgate Street

GL12BL

Longhorn Avenue

GL12HT

Longsmith Street

GL25HL

Hemmingsdale Road

GL12EW

Westgate

GL12AH

Northgate Street

GL19SZ

Westgate

GL12EP

Ladybellegate Street

GL11QN

Eastgate Street

GL12RD

Lawrence Way

GL11JJ

Brunswick Road

GL12AD

Northgate Street

GL19SD

Westgate

GL12RX

Westend Terrace

Data Sources

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