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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

GL12EF

Dexter Way

GL25SE

Hobbs Way

GL12AR

Longhorn Avenue

GL25NB

Poppy Close

GL11YG

Parliament Street

GL12BT

Old Spot Walk

GL11PA

Eastgate Street

GL19TB

Westgate

GL19SU

Westgate

GL11PX

Eastgate Street

GL11UZ

Spa Road

GL11QE

St Kilda Parade

GL11AG

Westgate

GL11XB

Spa Road

GL25EG

Goodridge Avenue

GL25EF

Midsummer Walk

GL12RN

Westgate Street

GL11QN

Eastgate Street

GL12PT

Westgate Street

GL19TA

Westgate

GL12TH

Westgate

GL25LP

Rea Lane

GL11GF

Friars Orchard

GL12UF

Gavel Way

GL11LR

Park Road

GL25GH

The Forge

GL11RF

Wellington Street

GL11PW

Eastgate Street

GL25WZ

Hempsted Lane

GL11RL

Market Parade

GL11RA

Wellington Street

GL12BN

Pitt Street

GL25JQ

Hempsted Lane

GL11GD

Friars Orchard

GL11YH

The Chestnuts

GL11JB

St Michaels Square

GL11TS

Greyfriars

GL11LF

Montpellier Mews

GL11SX

Hampden Way

GL19SE

Westgate

GL12TT

Westgate Street

GL19SL

Westgate

GL25HS

Hempsted Lane

GL25LU

Honeythorn Close

GL12LW

Lower Quay Street

GL11LU

Brunswick Road

GL11BZ

George Street

GL25GY

Priors View

GL12UE

St Oswalds Retail Park

GL12TP

Westgate

GL25GW

Secunda Way

GL25GF

Harness Close

GL12DY

Commercial Road

GL11XH

Westgate

GL11GH

Kiln Close

GL11NU

Eastgate Street

GL12JP

Bearland

GL11UJ

Southgate Street

GL11JE

Brunswick Road

GL12RL

Marian Court

GL11YF

Parliament Street

GL12FF

Barbican Road

GL12DL

Longhorn Avenue

GL12BW

Longhorn Avenue

GL12HH

Longsmith Street

GL12BA

Hare Lane

GL12EW

Westgate

GL25LX

Bridle Court

GL19SA

Westgate

GL11DL

Westgate

GL12NL

Westgate

GL12EE

Westgate

GL12HJ

Longsmith Street

GL11XE

Southgate Street

GL11NZ

Eastgate Street

GL19TG

Westgate

GL11AE

Spa Road

GL12DE

Westgate

GL25LJ

Prospect Terrace

GL25SH

Harker Close

GL12TZ

Quay Street

GL12NW

Westgate Street

GL12HX

Berkeley Street

GL13EX

Great Western Road

GL25LR

Upper Rea

GL25QT

Llanthony Road

GL19SH

Westgate

GL12AT

St Johns Lane

GL12RF

Priory Road

GL11LP

Park Road

GL25FX

Drydock Way

GL25GA

Secunda Way

GL11UP

Albion Street

GL12BE

Hare Lane

GL12JB

Berkeley Street

GL11XQ

Southgate Street

GL25HL

Hemmingsdale Road

GL25FB

Wharfside Close

GL12AA

Northgate Street

GL12SZ

Westgate Street

Data Sources

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