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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, about 13% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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

Median price£232,500
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £280K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £232,500 (about £260 per square foot) in Podsmead & Linden area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Podsmead & Linden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£376,250£302
Semi-Detached70£243,750£254
Terraced44£202,500£255
Flats15£173,000£263

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Podsmead & Linden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Podsmead & Linden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,000£91,500£167,000£145,500
2017£300,000£86,500£191,500£150,000
2018£320,000£156,000£190,900£160,000
2019£341,000£104,250£207,500£170,500
2020£320,000£137,500£236,500£165,000
2021£345,000£136,500£222,000£175,525
2022£355,000£172,000£265,000£211,000
2023£400,000£168,500£265,000£200,000
2024£355,000£116,000£280,000£204,250
2025£360,000£175,000£265,000£213,500
2026£507,500£135,500£221,250£193,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Podsmead & Linden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Podsmead & Linden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243£185£181£174
2017£215£190£194£184
2018£245£241£203£206
2019£244£185£211£196
2020£248£215£222£198
2021£252£224£221£221
2022£281£262£265£261
2023£266£262£262£237
2024£272£232£271£251
2025£304£268£254£259
2026£283£256£260£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Podsmead & Linden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Podsmead & Linden 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.