Postcode GL1 1HZ 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 275.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Gloucester Park.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,183 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 275.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 140 ft away from GL1 1HZ.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 1HZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gloucester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gloucester | N/A | Walking directions to Gloucester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gloucester Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gloucester Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £523,144 | £368 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £280,000 | £335 |
| Terraced | 22 | £241,500 | £247 |
| Flats | 72 | £153,500 | £233 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 1HZ.
In the GL1 1HZ postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 1HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Arthur Street, Gloucester, GL1 1RA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1RY | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Norfolk Street, Gloucester, GL1 1UT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Too Late Mini Market | Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4DZ | Walking directions to Too Late Mini Market |
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.
Elected local representatives for GL1 1HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Howard Hyman
Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024
Pamela Elizabeth Tracey
Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024
Rebecca Trimnell
Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024
Alex McIntyre
Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL1 1HZ records about 275 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around GL1 1HZ in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £180,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to GL1 1HZ, including St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good), Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls (Good) and Widden Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GL1 1HZ is Gloucester, about 614 m away.
GL1 1HZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,183 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL1 1HZ 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).
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.