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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, roughly 4.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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 2 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

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£141K – £238K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Central Gloucester & Hempsted area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Gloucester & Hempsted over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£523,144£368
Semi-Detached8£282,500£300
Terraced36£193,000£245
Flats75£153,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Gloucester & Hempsted

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Gloucester & Hempsted.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£125,000£199,950£185,248
2017£300,000£132,250£187,750£174,500
2018£342,500£142,750£218,750£176,000
2019£410,000£142,000£236,500£180,750
2020£410,000£155,000£238,000£210,000
2021£422,500£150,000£250,000£185,000
2022£492,500£155,500£283,500£220,000
2023£510,248£153,000£260,000£226,000
2024£483,995£147,500£295,000£215,000
2025£505,000£147,250£268,750£220,000
2026£585,000£155,500£395,000£184,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Gloucester & Hempsted.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Gloucester & Hempsted.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£204£224£177
2017£253£214£232£180
2018£255£213£227£190
2019£280£218£260£188
2020£285£250£264£210
2021£261£250£278£208
2022£341£247£304£246
2023£327£243£260£252
2024£320£228£302£231
2025£357£225£335£245
2026£368£231£266£249
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Gloucester & Hempsted.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Gloucester & Hempsted in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.