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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 532 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
532
Deprivation level
9/10
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
256.94(+679%)
Anti-social behaviour
153.48(+916%)
Public order
79.32(+1104%)
Shoplifting
73.03(+995%)
Other theft
46.73(+730%)
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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 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
Detached16£502,500
Flats75£140,000
Semi-Detached11£235,000
Terraced21£240,000

10 years median price trend in Westgate

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

All postcodes in Westgate

GL12RB

Priory Road

GL25EN

Goodridge Avenue

GL25EX

Quayside Way

GL25GB

The Gallops

GL11GG

Kiln Close

GL11LD

North Villas

GL11LT

Montpellier

GL11RB

Wellington Street

GL12TJ

Westgate

GL25GD

Horseshoe Way

GL25SA

St Ann Way

GL25XE

Ladywell Close

GL11HX

St Michaels Square

GL11LQ

Park Road

GL11QR

Eastgate Street

GL12ED

Commercial Road

GL12EG

Westgate

GL12JS

Quay Street

GL12RG

Mount Street

GL13EZ

Walkinshaw Court

GL25JZ

Bridge Close

GL25LE

Netheridge Close

GL11AP

Station Road

GL11HG

Brunswick Road

GL11QU

Barton Street

GL11SQ

Northgate Street

GL11WA

Spa Road

GL11XA

Spa Road

GL12AH

Northgate Street

GL12BT

Old Spot Walk

GL12DR

Southgate Street

GL12HN

Ladybellegate Street

GL12JP

Bearland

GL12LG

Westgate

GL12NF

Westgate Street

GL19SQ

Westgate

GL19TG

Westgate

GL25GH

The Forge

GL25LH

St Swithuns Road

GL11TT

Priory Place

GL11XE

Southgate Street

GL12BQ

Pitt Street

GL12EB

Westgate

GL19SW

Westgate

GL25EA

Goodridge Avenue

GL25HS

Hempsted Lane

GL19SA

Westgate

GL11LF

Montpellier Mews

GL11LN

Park Road

GL11UJ

Southgate Street

GL12AE

Hare Lane

GL12AN

Northgate Street

GL12RZ

Alney Terrace

GL25EF

Midsummer Walk

GL25HQ

Llanthony Road

GL25JQ

Hempsted Lane

GL11QZ

Belgrave Road

GL11UP

Albion Street

GL12RU

Lawrence Way

GL19SN

Westgate

GL25SG

Harker Close

GL11AR

Station Road

GL11GD

Friars Orchard

GL11NZ

Eastgate Street

GL11SF

Northgate Street

GL11XH

Westgate

GL11XR

Montpellier

GL12AT

St Johns Lane

GL12DJ

Longhorn Avenue

GL12EA

Commercial Road

GL12JN

Barrack Square

GL12PF

Westgate

GL12PL

Westgate

GL25DL

Soren Larsen Way

GL25HG

Sudmeadow Road

GL29NA

Walham Lane

GL11EA

Clarence Street

GL11LB

Spa Villas

GL11LS

Park Road

GL11PE

Bruton Way

GL12BY

Westgate

GL19SS

Westgate

GL19ST

Westgate

GL19TH

Westgate

GL25SH

Harker Close

GL11AD

The Oxebode

GL11NY

Russell Street

GL11PD

Eastgate Street

GL11PN

Eastgate Street

GL11UF

Spa Mews

GL12RF

Priory Road

GL25QZ

High Orchard Street

GL11AW

Westgate

GL11EQ

Station Road

GL12JH

Barbican Way

GL12LW

Lower Quay Street

GL12RL

Marian Court

GL29NF

Walham Lane

GL11NB

Whitfield Street

GL11QH

Eastgate Street

Data Sources

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