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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

GL12EQ

Westgate

GL25SG

Harker Close

GL12EU

Westgate

GL25JR

Hempsted Lane

GL12HE

Westgate

GL12LX

Westgate

GL11LB

Spa Villas

GL11PY

Eastgate Street

GL12RU

Lawrence Way

GL25QY

High Orchard Street

GL25QZ

High Orchard Street

GL25HD

Sudmeadow Road

GL11QY

Arthur Street

GL12NZ

Westgate Street

GL11QU

Barton Street

GL11EQ

Station Road

GL25EA

Goodridge Avenue

GL12NG

Westgate Street

GL12RY

Westend Parade

GL25JT

Hempsted Lane

GL12JS

Quay Street

GL12BU

Longhorn Avenue

GL11DP

Clarence Street

GL12DR

Southgate Street

GL12AP

Northgate Street

GL12TG

Westgate

GL25LQ

Hilton Close

GL11LN

Park Road

GL25GJ

Mainsail Lane

GL11QR

Eastgate Street

GL12EB

Westgate

GL25HN

Hemmingsdale Road

GL25LE

Netheridge Close

GL11NA

Whitfield Street

GL25NA

Spring Meadow Rise

GL12LG

Westgate

GL25GG

Canal Court

GL11EP

Albert Street

GL11XR

Montpellier

GL19TF

Westgate

GL12JN

Barrack Square

GL25FP

Quayside Way

GL12DQ

Llanthony Road

GL25GD

Horseshoe Way

GL25JU

Hempsted Lane

GL25SD

Burrows Close

GL12ED

Commercial Road

GL12EN

Westgate

GL11HG

Brunswick Road

GL11RU

St Aldate Street

GL11QT

Eastgate Street

GL25GT

Secunda Way

GL11LD

North Villas

GL19ZZ

Westgate

GL11DG

Bruton Way

GL12DS

Longhorn Avenue

GL12QX

Archdeacon Street

GL12DB

Parliament Street

GL25FH

Wharfside Close

GL25QU

Llanthony Road

GL25SF

Hobbs Way

GL11PE

Bruton Way

GL11XN

Eastgate Street

GL11LQ

Park Road

GL11RY

Eastgate Street

GL11TP

Southgate Street

GL11TG

Southgate Street

GL25DL

Soren Larsen Way

GL11LG

Trier Way

GL19SB

Westgate

GL12DA

Park Street

GL11NL

Russell Street

GL12QY

Fountain Square

GL25LZ

Sylvanus Drive

GL12BD

Pitt Street

GL11GA

Friars Orchard

GL25XB

Strawberry Fields

GL25LL

David Hook Way

GL12BL

Longhorn Avenue

GL11NH

Eastgate Street

GL12RX

Westend Terrace

GL13AB

Worcester Street

GL12FG

Black Dog Way

GL12AE

Hare Lane

GL19TD

Westgate

GL29NF

Walham Lane

GL12PA

Westgate Street

GL11SJ

Old Tram Road

GL12DG

Westgate

GL12BB

Hare Lane

GL25JX

Court Gardens

GL19SJ

Westgate

GL12JA

Berkeley Street

GL25JY

Hempsted Lane

GL11LY

Montpellier

GL19SP

Westgate

GL19ST

Westgate

GL12NE

College Street

GL11JJ

Brunswick Road

GL11UF

Spa Mews

Data Sources

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