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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 134 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
Detached15£505,000
Flats75£138,000
Semi-Detached13£235,000
Terraced31£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

GL19TE

Westgate

GL25LA

Hempsted Lane

GL25RB

Church Street

GL11DG

Bruton Way

GL11UG

Brunswick Square

GL12BE

Hare Lane

GL12GA

Severn Road

GL25LW

Rectory Lane

GL11DX

Clarence Street

GL11UZ

Spa Road

GL15BQ

St Ann Way

GL25FX

Drydock Way

GL25GS

Secunda Way

GL25XB

Strawberry Fields

GL11LY

Montpellier

GL11RU

St Aldate Street

GL12EJ

Dexter Way

GL12EP

Ladybellegate Street

GL13EX

Great Western Road

GL15AR

St Pauls Road

GL25GQ

St Ann Way

GL11GA

Friars Orchard

GL11SA

The Oxebode

GL11SX

Hampden Way

GL11PY

Eastgate Street

GL11TH

Constitution Walk

GL12AA

Northgate Street

GL12AD

Northgate Street

GL12LE

Severn Road

GL12TR

Westgate

GL15SQ

Bristol Road

GL25XD

Sandalwood Drive

GL12NE

College Street

GL13AA

Worcester Street

GL25JA

Hempsted Lane

GL25QY

High Orchard Street

GL11NE

Russell Street

GL11NL

Russell Street

GL11RF

Wellington Street

GL11SJ

Old Tram Road

GL11TP

Southgate Street

GL11US

Norfolk Street

GL12DH

Southgate Street

GL12HY

Brunswick Road

GL19SX

Westgate

GL11LH

Park Road

GL12DS

Longhorn Avenue

GL12EZ

Southgate Street

GL12JQ

Castle Meads Way

GL12LX

Westgate

GL12NJ

College Court

GL12UF

Gavel Way

GL25FB

Wharfside Close

GL25FS

Jetty Road

GL25JU

Hempsted Lane

GL25QT

Llanthony Road

GL11NH

Eastgate Street

GL11QB

Eastgate Street

GL11UE

Albion Street

GL12DB

Parliament Street

GL12EF

Dexter Way

GL12PW

Maverdine Court

GL12RE

Mount Street

GL25WZ

Hempsted Lane

GL11QN

Eastgate Street

GL12UJ

Clare Street

GL25LZ

Sylvanus Drive

GL25SE

Hobbs Way

GL11HD

Clarence Street

GL11PW

Eastgate Street

GL11UY

Spa Road

GL11XG

Somerset Place

GL11YG

Parliament Street

GL12EW

Westgate

GL12FB

Westgate

GL25LX

Bridle Court

GL11GH

Kiln Close

GL11LU

Brunswick Road

GL11RY

Eastgate Street

GL11TJ

Westgate

GL12BU

Longhorn Avenue

GL12SZ

Westgate Street

GL15AX

Weston Road

GL19SZ

Westgate

GL11XB

Spa Road

GL12DA

Park Street

GL15AZ

New Street

GL19SL

Westgate

GL25GG

Canal Court

GL11AG

Westgate

GL11HZ

St Michael's Square

GL11QF

Bedford Street

GL12BH

Pitt Street

GL12LY

Westgate

GL15XA

Moreland

GL19SB

Westgate

GL25DR

Kaskelot Way

GL25GT

Secunda Way

GL25XF

Newark Court

GL11HP

Brunswick Road

Data Sources

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