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About

Westgate ward lies in the heart of Gloucester, encompassing a significant portion of the historic city centre. The area is defined by the ancient Westgate Street, a primary thoroughfare leading directly to the iconic Gloucester Cathedral. This central location includes the historic Cross, the traditional centre of the city, and the modern King's Square development. The ward contains a mix of retail premises, civic buildings, and residential properties, often situated above street-level shops.

The ward's character is heavily shaped by its medieval street pattern and the presence of the cathedral close. A notable feature is the Folk of Gloucester museum, housed in a row of historic timber-framed buildings on Westgate Street. The area functions as the primary commercial and administrative hub for the city, with activity centred around the pedestrianised shopping areas and the historic docks lying just to its south, though the docks themselves fall within a separate ward.

Area overview

On average Westgate has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 494 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westgate is £43,418 per year. There are 3 schools in Westgate: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westgate is home to around 9,695 people, with a population density of about 1,299.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
494
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westgate Population
9,695
Population density
1,299 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
239.61(+618%)
Anti-social behaviour
145.13(+873%)
Shoplifting
72.82(+1002%)
Public order
69.83(+968%)
Other theft
43.12(+666%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,864
70.81%
Other White
1,069
11.03%
African
235
2.42%
Indian
221
2.28%
Other Asian
218
2.25%
Total population: 9,693

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,672
31.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,801
21.31%
No qualifications
1,474
17.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,100
13.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
762
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 8,450

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,771
36.95%
Owns with a mortgage
958
19.99%
Owns outright
883
18.42%
Other social rented
736
15.36%
Social rents from council
190
3.96%
Total households: 4,793

Property prices in Westgate

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £171,250 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £710,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westgate 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 Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats73£147,500
Semi-Detached11£270,000
Terraced19£235,000
Detached13£510,000

10 years median price trend in Westgate

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

All postcodes in Westgate

GL25XA

Chartwell Close

GL25GB

The Gallops

GL13AA

Worcester Street

GL11DZ

Clarence Street

GL12EP

Ladybellegate Street

GL25FJ

Towpath Road

GL12NJ

College Court

GL25HG

Sudmeadow Road

GL12HT

Longsmith Street

GL11DW

Station Road

GL11PN

Eastgate Street

GL12PL

Westgate

GL25LA

Hempsted Lane

GL19SD

Westgate

GL11SZ

Market Parade

GL12DN

Westgate

GL11TJ

Westgate

GL13AJ

Worcester Street

GL12PU

The Dukeries

GL11TH

Constitution Walk

GL19SZ

Westgate

GL12AN

Northgate Street

GL11PL

Westgate

GL12GB

Westgate

GL11QX

Kings Barton Street

GL12QZ

St Nicholas Court

GL25BT

Hempsted Lane

GL12JH

Barbican Way

GL12UN

Westgate

GL12DX

Southgate Street

GL12TU

Westgate Street

GL11AN

Trier Way

GL25LG

Hempsted Lane

GL12PB

Westgate Street

GL12LR

Westgate

GL12LY

Westgate

GL11UY

Spa Road

GL12RB

Priory Road

GL11HX

St Michaels Square

GL11RP

St Aldate Street

GL25JD

Hempsted Lane

GL12NF

Westgate Street

GL12TF

Lawrence Way

GL12HQ

Cross Keys Lane

GL12BG

Park Street

GL11LH

Park Road

GL12FA

Westend Terrace

GL12LE

Severn Road

GL12PN

Rudhall Court

GL11TX

Southgate Street

GL25DS

Garlandstone Walk

GL25FD

Spinnaker Road

GL11TT

Priory Place

GL12HY

Brunswick Road

GL12UG

Gavel Way

GL11EA

Clarence Street

GL11AU

Westgate

GL19SQ

Westgate

GL12JQ

Castle Meads Way

GL12FE

Northgate Street

GL12TB

St Marys Close

GL25FA

Westgate

GL12HG

Bull Lane

GL25DR

Kaskelot Way

GL11LS

Park Road

GL25RG

Merchants Road

GL11HP

Brunswick Road

GL12EX

Southgate Street

GL12AF

Suffolk Drive

GL29NA

Walham Lane

GL11LW

Park Road

GL11AP

Station Road

GL11PD

Eastgate Street

GL12BZ

Longhorn Avenue

GL11NW

Westgate

GL19TH

Westgate

GL11HZ

St Michael's Square

GL11NB

Whitfield Street

GL15SH

St Ann Way

GL19SF

Westgate

GL11QF

Bedford Street

GL11JW

Brunswick Road

GL12QR

St Marys Street

GL12RZ

Alney Terrace

GL12EL

Westgate

GL12BH

Pitt Street

GL12RQ

Priory Road

GL19SX

Westgate

GL11RX

Westgate

GL25ED

Westgate

GL25JA

Hempsted Lane

GL11NN

Eastgate Street

GL25FR

Westgate

GL25JZ

Bridge Close

GL11RZ

The Oxebode

GL12TJ

Westgate

GL11PB

Westgate

GL12PE

Westgate Street

GL25XD

Sandalwood Drive

GL25GQ

St Ann Way

Data Sources

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