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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

GL15BG

St Pauls Court

GL13EX

Great Western Road

GL15SJ

Venture Business Centre

GL15PW

Robinhood Street

GL12JN

Barrack Square

GL12GA

Severn Road

GL11DP

Clarence Street

GL25JQ

Hempsted Lane

GL11QR

Eastgate Street

GL12BQ

Pitt Street

GL25LJ

Prospect Terrace

GL25LG

Hempsted Lane

GL19TA

Westgate

GL12PN

Rudhall Court

GL12TF

Lawrence Way

GL25FU

St Ann Way

GL15BY

Central Road

GL29NF

Walham Lane

GL11GB

Friars Orchard

GL12RQ

Priory Road

GL11YF

Parliament Street

GL11RL

Market Parade

GL25GS

Secunda Way

GL11JW

Brunswick Road

GL15SB

Bristol Road

GL15BD

New Street

GL25DG

Spinnaker Road

GL15AQ

Stroud Road

GL19SB

Westgate

GL19SR

Westgate

GL15SH

St Ann Way

GL25GU

Secunda Way

GL12EF

Dexter Way

GL12QU

Three Cocks Lane

GL12JG

Barbican Road

GL11SA

The Oxebode

GL12NG

Westgate Street

GL11UQ

Albion Mews

GL15BB

Moreland

GL12AS

Longhorn Avenue

GL11UT

Southgate Street

GL11EW

Station Road

GL11SJ

Old Tram Road

GL25FX

Drydock Way

GL15BL

Bloomfield Road

GL25XE

Ladywell Close

GL12EU

Westgate

GL12DN

Westgate

GL25LD

Bridle Court

GL12RB

Priory Road

GL12JB

Berkeley Street

GL12NL

Westgate

GL11RE

Cromwell Street

GL11AE

Spa Road

GL25WZ

Hempsted Lane

GL11LN

Park Road

GL11HD

Clarence Street

GL25SF

Hobbs Way

GL11TH

Constitution Walk

GL15BJ

Moreland

GL11JB

St Michaels Square

GL19ZZ

Westgate

GL12AT

St Johns Lane

GL11DT

Buscombe Gardens

GL25JX

Court Gardens

GL25GD

Horseshoe Way

GL12TH

Westgate

GL11XR

Montpellier

GL12SA

Lawrence Way

GL15BH

Weston Road

GL12FG

Black Dog Way

GL12JA

Berkeley Street

GL25FB

Wharfside Close

GL19SS

Westgate

GL11LF

Montpellier Mews

GL11LU

Brunswick Road

GL25RG

Merchants Road

GL11PY

Eastgate Street

GL25SD

Burrows Close

GL12BH

Pitt Street

GL12NF

Westgate Street

GL11QT

Eastgate Street

GL12PE

Westgate Street

GL12SR

Cattle Market

GL11SF

Northgate Street

GL12DS

Longhorn Avenue

GL11TT

Priory Place

GL12TP

Westgate

GL12ES

Westgate

GL12FF

Barbican Road

GL12AP

Northgate Street

GL11NE

Russell Street

GL12JF

Barbican Road

GL19SF

Westgate

GL25FJ

Towpath Road

GL11DH

Station Road

GL19TD

Westgate

GL25LR

Upper Rea

GL12QT

St Marys Square

GL11LW

Park Road

Data Sources

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