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GL1 1DE

Great Western Road

Westgate

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Overview

Postcode GL1 1DE is located in an urban city, within the Westgate ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Kingsholm & Wotton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 324.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.8× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingsholm & Wotton is £49,428 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gloucester Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
325
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Kingsholm & Wotton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kingsholm & Wotton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 324.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.7%

Approximately 15.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Kingsholm & Wotton is £49,428 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 35 ft away from GL1 1DE.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingsholm & Wotton near GL1 1DE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gloucester located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL1 1DE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Gloucester

N/A

Walking directions to Gloucester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL1 1DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGloucester ParkMediumWalking directions to Gloucester Park
0.5 miHillfield Court GardensSmallWalking directions to Hillfield Court Gardens
0.4 miSebert Street Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Sebert Street Open Space

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
2,983.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
170(+409%)
Anti-social behaviour
64(+329%)
Public order
33.5(+412%)
Other theft
27(+380%)
Criminal damage and arson
24(+270%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
70.75%
Other White
33
8.25%
Indian
19
4.75%
African
15
3.75%
Other Asian
14
3.5%
Total population: 400

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
29.53%
No qualifications
89
24.79%
Level 3 (A level)
68
18.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
11.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
8.91%
Total 16+ residents: 359

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
117
61.26%
Other social rented
29
15.18%
Owns with a mortgage
17
8.9%
Owns outright
14
7.33%
Shared ownership
13
6.81%
Total households: 191

Property prices in Westgate

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £245K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£523,144£368
Semi-Detached7£280,000£335
Terraced22£241,500£247
Flats72£153,500£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£125,000£199,950£193,245
2017£300,000£137,500£200,000£192,750
2018£351,750£143,000£216,250£191,000
2019£410,000£142,500£237,000£192,800
2020£410,000£158,000£235,000£216,750
2021£422,500£150,000£256,250£211,500
2022£495,000£156,500£285,000£242,000
2023£510,248£154,000£260,000£235,000
2024£483,995£147,500£307,500£255,000
2025£505,000£147,250£275,000£241,500
2026£585,000£156,500£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£204£241£184
2017£253£214£241£189
2018£259£213£259£219
2019£283£218£266£188
2020£285£254£277£216
2021£261£251£297£208
2022£341£247£336£252
2023£327£245£293£260
2024£324£228£317£248
2025£357£225£335£247
2026£368£231£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 1DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 1DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Aug 2025Flat 1, 4, Wellington Parade, Gloucester, GL1 3NPOtherFreehold£250,000
10 Sept 20254, Welsh Harp Court, Gloucester, GL1 3NXTerracedFreehold£198,000
01 Sept 20258A, Bedford Street, Gloucester, GL1 1QFFlatsLeasehold£115,000
08 Aug 202518, Oxford Terrace, Gloucester, GL1 3NTFlatsLeasehold£112,000
01 May 20253, St Kilda Parade, Gloucester, GL1 1QETerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the GL1 1DE postcode area, located within Kingsholm & Wotton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL1 1DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableEdward Jenner SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe King's School, GloucesterOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableAl-Ashraf Secondary School for GirlsOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 1DE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL1 1DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressMarket Parade, Gloucester, GL1 1RLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSedoo's stopAlvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3HBWalking directions to Sedoo's stop
0.2 miLondisAlvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3HBWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miTesco Express36 London Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLondon Road StoreClaremont Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NUWalking directions to London Road Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,747
Band C£1,997
Band D£2,246
Band E£2,745
Band F£3,244
Band G£3,744
Band H£4,492

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL1 1DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Howard Hyman

Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Pamela Elizabeth Tracey

Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Rebecca Trimnell

Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Alex McIntyre

Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictGloucesterE07000081
Parliamentary ConstituencyGloucesterE14001248
WardWestgateE05010967
ParishGloucester, unparished areaE43000067
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kingsholm & WottonE02004637
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gloucester 002CE01022311
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL1 1DE

Is GL1 1DE (Kingsholm & Wotton) safe?

The area around GL1 1DE records about 325 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near GL1 1DE?

The median sale price around GL1 1DE in Kingsholm & Wotton is £180,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL1 1DE?

There are 15 schools close to GL1 1DE, including Edward Jenner School, The King's School, Gloucester and Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GL1 1DE?

The closest station to GL1 1DE is Gloucester, about 15 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL1 1DE?

GL1 1DE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,456 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL1 1DE (Kingsholm & Wotton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL1 1DE is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Howard Hyman (Liberal Democrats), Pamela Elizabeth Tracey (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Rebecca Trimnell (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.