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Podsmead & Linden

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About

Podsmead and Linden sit to the northeast of Gloucester city centre, built largely in the mid-20th century as council housing on former farmland. The area contains a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached homes and later infill developments. Small shopping parades and primary schools serve day-to-day needs, while a community centre hosts local groups and activities. Street layouts include short runs of green space and pocket parks that were part of the original estate design and remain in regular use by residents.

Buses link the neighbourhood with the city centre and nearby hospitals, and cycle routes and footpaths connect to surrounding suburbs. Community projects cover everything from youth clubs to allotment plots and local markets. Linden’s name refers to the linden (lime) tree, a theme reflected in some older street names and garden plantings that appear across the area. Local green corridors and paths give straightforward access to nearby woodland edges without leaving the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Podsmead & Linden has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Podsmead & Linden is £46,814 per year. There are 2 schools in Podsmead & Linden: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Podsmead & Linden is home to around 9,145 people, with a population density of about 3,419.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Podsmead & Linden Population
9,145
Population density
3,419.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.33(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.6(+65%)
Public order
5.9(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.8(-11%)
Other theft
5.14(-9%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,086
77.47%
Other White
547
5.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
254
2.78%
Indian
221
2.42%
Caribbean
217
2.37%
Total population: 9,147

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,775
24.34%
No qualifications
1,478
20.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,347
18.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,139
15.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
929
12.74%
Total 16+ residents: 7,294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,275
33.8%
Owns outright
1,035
27.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
682
18.08%
Other social rented
396
10.5%
Social rents from council
286
7.58%
Total households: 3,772

Property prices in Podsmead & Linden

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Podsmead & Linden area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Podsmead & Linden 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 Podsmead & Linden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached72£251,000
Terraced48£213,500
Detached9£367,500
Flats11£170,000

10 years median price trend in Podsmead & Linden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Podsmead & Linden.

All postcodes in Podsmead & Linden

GL25ED

Westgate

GL15HR

Seymour Road

GL15ED

The Oval

GL15DH

Stanley Road

GL25AR

Milton Avenue

GL15SR

Bristol Road

GL15QT

Bloomfield Terrace

GL15AF

Goodwin Court

GL15TL

Bristol Road

GL25AS

Milton Avenue

GL15HP

Tudor Street

GL25EN

Goodridge Avenue

GL25BS

Eliot Close

GL15QA

Clegram Road

GL15JX

Stroud Road

GL15PH

French Burr Place

GL15QU

Emery Avenue

GL15EA

Sydenham Terrace

GL15DF

King Edwards Avenue

GL15TF

Moreland

GL15ES

Calton Road

GL15PY

Alma Terrace

GL15DQ

Stanley Road

GL15HD

Linden Road

GL15TG

Bristol Road

GL15LD

Stroud Road

GL15NN

Bowly Road

GL25AL

Shakespeare Avenue

GL15HS

Cecil Road

GL25AZ

Lower Tuffley Lane

GL15HE

Linden Road

GL15NH

Wilton Road

GL25BQ

Keats Avenue

GL25AB

Podsmead Road

GL25DN

Bristol Road

GL15DT

Calton Road

GL25ET

Ashville Road

GL25HY

Empire Way

GL15LF

Stroud Road

GL25AQ

Lower Tuffley Lane

GL25FW

St Albans Road

GL15HW

Gladstone Road

GL15DX

Calton Road

GL15LZ

Tuffley Avenue

GL15PA

Podsmead Road

GL25BD

Scott Avenue

GL15PS

Seymour Road

GL15EF

Henley Place

GL15EE

The Oval

GL15TA

Bristol Road

GL15LR

Morelands Grove

GL25AY

Masefield Avenue

GL15QB

Frampton Road

GL15JT

Stroud Road

GL25FG

Partridge Close

GL25DP

Lower Tuffley Lane

GL15SS

Bristol Road

GL15TY

Sycamore Close

GL15RB

Millstone Way

GL15NY

Barron Way

GL15NZ

Raikes Road

GL15EP

Ladysmith Road

GL15DN

Cooke Close

GL25DQ

Corolin Road

GL15JA

Linden Road

GL15PD

Podsmead Place

GL15PN

Seymour Road

GL15LT

Tuffley Avenue

GL15RA

Dreadnaught Drive

GL25DT

Lower Tuffley Lane

GL15QD

Seymour Road

GL15HQ

Cecil Road

GL15QF

Lysons Avenue

GL15EQ

Rosebery Avenue

GL15LX

Tuffley Avenue

GL15TE

Canada Wharf

GL25BW

Podsmead Road

GL25DD

Bristol Road

GL15HB

Linden Road

GL15EH

Rosebery Avenue

GL15NL

Wilton Road

GL25BN

Hathaway Close

GL15QE

Lysons Avenue

GL15DR

Calton Road

GL25GR

Bristol Road

GL15ND

Tuffley Crescent

GL15QQ

Bloomfield Terrace

GL25YB

Pearce Way

GL15TQ

Bristol Road

GL25BE

Scott Avenue

GL25AE

Podsmead Road

GL15NS

Tuffley Avenue

GL15TJ

Hartington Road

GL15JE

Linden Road

GL15PE

Uphill Place

GL15PT

Seymour Road

GL15PR

Theresa Street

GL25DH

Bristol Road

GL25AH

Shakespeare Avenue

GL15HL

Granville Street

Data Sources

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