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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

GL25HH

Castle Meads Way

GL25LX

Bridle Court

GL11NU

Eastgate Street

GL12EH

Mariners Court

GL12AL

The Stockyards

GL11UY

Spa Road

GL11HX

St Michaels Square

GL12AE

Hare Lane

GL11XG

Somerset Place

GL11PD

Eastgate Street

GL11QX

Kings Barton Street

GL15AH

Stroud Road

GL11YQ

Parliament Street

GL11QF

Bedford Street

GL12RF

Priory Road

GL11LH

Park Road

GL11QE

St Kilda Parade

GL12BA

Hare Lane

GL15PL

Philip Street

GL25GA

Secunda Way

GL11GG

Kiln Close

GL25HS

Hempsted Lane

GL11XA

Spa Road

GL25HQ

Llanthony Road

GL11GE

Friars Orchard

GL12JS

Quay Street

GL11SE

Northgate Street

GL12TU

Westgate Street

GL11NA

Whitfield Street

GL25HD

Sudmeadow Road

GL25DR

Kaskelot Way

GL25SE

Hobbs Way

GL11TJ

Westgate

GL12BZ

Longhorn Avenue

GL12LY

Westgate

GL12SB

Westgate

GL25GQ

St Ann Way

GL25JT

Hempsted Lane

GL12RE

Mount Street

GL11JE

Brunswick Road

GL25GG

Canal Court

GL11AP

Station Road

GL25JY

Hempsted Lane

GL25LA

Hempsted Lane

GL12BE

Hare Lane

GL11RP

St Aldate Street

GL12UF

Gavel Way

GL19SY

Westgate

GL11HY

Parliament Street

GL11QU

Barton Street

GL25QZ

High Orchard Street

GL19SQ

Westgate

GL25XB

Strawberry Fields

GL25QU

Llanthony Road

GL12BD

Pitt Street

GL25NB

Poppy Close

GL12HX

Berkeley Street

GL11RF

Wellington Street

GL11WA

Spa Road

GL11RX

Westgate

GL11PW

Eastgate Street

GL25FT

Maritime Court

GL12BU

Longhorn Avenue

GL25XF

Newark Court

GL11NS

Eastgate Street

GL11XN

Eastgate Street

Data Sources

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