Postcode GL1 1QX 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 0.3 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 4,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% 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 25.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 275 ft away from GL1 1QX.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 1QX 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gloucester | N/A | Walking directions to Gloucester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gloucester Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gloucester Park |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £710,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £516,288 | £368 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £282,500 | £299 |
| Terraced | 23 | £245,000 | £245 |
| Flats | 81 | £150,000 | £227 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £339,000 | £124,500 | £198,750 | £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 | £147,750 | £275,000 | £243,000 |
| 2026 | £480,000 | £150,000 | £302,500 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £205 | £238 | £181 |
| 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 | £226 | £335 | £247 |
| 2026 | £342 | £229 | £305 | £256 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 1QX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 27, Kings Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 1QX | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 35, Kings Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 1QX | Terraced | Freehold | £128,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 2, Arthur Street, Gloucester, GL1 1QY | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 141, Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1QB | Other | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Apartment 8, Wellington Court, Wellington Street, Gloucester, GL1 1RB | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the GL1 1QX 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 1QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Arthur Street, Gloucester, GL1 1RA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Brasov | Russell Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NY | Walking directions to Brasov |
| 0.1 mi | Supermarket 88 | Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1QN | Walking directions to Supermarket 88 |
| 0.1 mi | Too Late Mini Market | Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4DZ | Walking directions to Too Late Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Al-Furat Minimarket | 105 Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4HR | Walking directions to Al-Furat Minimarket |
Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL1 1QX, 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 1QX 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 1QX in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £168,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to GL1 1QX, including Widden Primary School, Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls (Good) and Al Ashraf Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GL1 1QX is Gloucester, about 428 m away.
GL1 1QX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,030 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 1QX 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).