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About

Gloucester is a historic district in the South West of England, known for its cathedral and medieval heritage. The area is situated on the River Severn, with a mix of urban and rural landscapes. Gloucester has a strong maritime history, linked to its docks, which have been redeveloped in recent years.

The district includes a range of architectural styles, from Roman ruins to Victorian buildings. It serves as a commercial and cultural hub for the surrounding region, with markets, museums, and festivals. The nearby Cotswolds provide easy access to countryside walks and outdoor activities.

Area overview

On average Gloucester has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gloucester is £45,951 per year. There are 53 schools in Gloucester: 35 primary (4 Outstanding and 25 Good) and 9 secondary (1 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gloucester Population
132,416
Population density
3,266.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
103,317
78.03%
Other White
7,824
5.91%
Indian
4,481
3.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2,694
2.03%
African
2,149
1.62%
Total population: 132,414

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
17,869
32.25%
Owns outright
17,510
31.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
10,691
19.3%
Other social rented
4,740
8.56%
Social rents from council
2,797
5.05%
Total households: 55,406

Property prices in Gloucester

Based on 1,704 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Gloucester area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gloucester 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 Gloucester over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached320£380,000
Flats258£140,000
Semi-Detached636£270,000
Terraced490£220,000

10 years median price trend in Gloucester

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gloucester.

All wards in Gloucester

Abbeydale

Abbeymead

Barnwood

Barton and Tredworth

Coney Hill

Elmbridge

Grange

Hucclecote

Kingsholm and Wotton

Kingsway

Longlevens

Matson, Robinswood and White City

Moreland

Podsmead

Quedgeley Fieldcourt

Quedgeley Severn Vale

Tuffley

Westgate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.