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Podsmead

About

Podsmead is a residential area situated on the southern bank of the River Severn, to the east of Gloucester city centre. It is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of terraced homes and low-rise flats. The ward is bordered by the A430 to the north and the railway line to the south, giving it a defined and somewhat contained character. Its streets are arranged in a grid-like pattern, leading down towards the river's edge.

The area includes several pockets of green space, such as Podsmead Park, which provides recreational facilities. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Podsmead Big Wood, an ancient woodland that slopes down towards the river and offers walking paths. The community is served by local shops and a primary school, with the larger retail and employment centres of the city being a short distance away.

Area overview

On average Podsmead has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Podsmead is £46,814 per year. There are 1 schools in Podsmead: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Podsmead is home to around 3,464 people, with a population density of about 2,056.0 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Podsmead Population

3,464

Population density

2,056 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

57.45(+72%)

Anti-social behaviour

40.13(+169%)

Public order

8.95(+37%)

Other theft

8.08(+44%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.06(-7%)

South West average

Demographics

British

2,646

76.34%

Other White

154

4.44%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

128

3.69%

Indian

120

3.46%

Caribbean

115

3.32%

Total population: 3,466

Economics

No qualifications

657

23.8%

Level 4 qualifications or above

642

23.25%

Level 3 (A level)

450

16.3%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

406

14.7%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

381

13.8%

Total 16+ residents: 2,761

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

423

28.74%

Owns outright

365

24.8%

Other social rented

304

20.65%

Social rents from council

218

14.81%

Private landlord or letting agency

134

9.1%

Total households: 1,472

Property prices in Podsmead

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Podsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £535,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	13	£245,000	£188,000	£215,000	£287,000	£363,000
Detached	5	£360,000	£289,000	£325,000	£385,000	£505,000
Semi-Detached	22	£297,500	£190,500	£256,000	£341,500	£362,375
Flats	7	£171,000	£116,250	£165,000	£172,250	£174,775

10 years median price trend in Podsmead

All postcodes in Podsmead

GL25GL

Woodrow Way Trade Park

GL25AS

Milton Avenue

GL15RA

Dreadnaught Drive

GL15NF

Neven Place

GL15QY

Millstone Way

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail