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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 109 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
109
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Podsmead Population
3,464
Population density
2,056 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.38(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.86(+177%)
Public order
9.24(+40%)
Other theft
8.66(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.08(+24%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 49 recent sales, the median property price is £287,000 in Podsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Podsmead 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£360,000
Flats7£160,000
Semi-Detached23£300,000
Terraced14£281,250

10 years median price trend in Podsmead

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

All postcodes in Podsmead

GL25AH

Shakespeare Avenue

GL25BA

Masefield Avenue

GL25DD

Bristol Road

GL25YB

Pearce Way

GL25YD

Pearce Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.