Postcode GL1 1AU is located in an urban city, within the Westgate ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Central Gloucester & Hempsted area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1549.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gloucester Park.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1549.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from GL1 1AU.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 1AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gloucester located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gloucester | N/A | Walking directions to Gloucester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gloucester Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gloucester Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sebert Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Sebert Street Open Space |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £502,500 |
| Flats | 75 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the GL1 1AU postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 1AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Market Parade, Gloucester, GL1 1RL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Czechland | London Road, Gloucester, GL1 1SL | Walking directions to Czechland |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1RY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3EX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | GL1 Store | Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1RP | Walking directions to GL1 Store |
Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.