Postcode GL1 1SW is located in an urban city, within the Kingsholm and Wotton area 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 median sale price in Kingsholm and Wotton is £156,500 (around £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £305,000. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hillfield Court Gardens.
Kingsholm & Wotton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,113 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsholm & Wotton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 324.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Kingsholm & Wotton is £49,428 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL1 1SW.
Kingsholm & Wotton near GL1 1SW 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gloucester | N/A | Walking directions to Gloucester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hillfield Court Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hillfield Court Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Sebert Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Sebert Street Open Space |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 (about £221 per square foot) in Kingsholm and Wotton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £605,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £390,000 | £293 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £327,500 | £268 |
| Terraced | 8 | £207,000 | £246 |
| Flats | 47 | £140,000 | £206 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £352,500 | £112,500 | £235,000 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £320,000 | £110,000 | £256,000 | £167,500 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £119,500 | £240,000 | £170,400 |
| 2019 | £298,000 | £110,000 | £270,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £425,000 | £115,000 | £242,500 | £186,500 |
| 2021 | £416,995 | £130,000 | £290,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £457,000 | £128,000 | £327,000 | £227,500 |
| 2023 | £479,998 | £140,000 | £312,000 | £227,000 |
| 2024 | £535,000 | £128,500 | £267,500 | £233,350 |
| 2025 | £457,500 | £135,000 | £327,500 | £225,000 |
| 2026 | £375,000 | £135,000 | £340,000 | £225,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £169 | £215 | £171 |
| 2017 | £202 | £176 | £223 | £175 |
| 2018 | £274 | £198 | £207 | £179 |
| 2019 | £244 | £183 | £223 | £177 |
| 2020 | £278 | £175 | £223 | £169 |
| 2021 | £311 | £206 | £239 | £204 |
| 2022 | £346 | £205 | £317 | £244 |
| 2023 | £372 | £212 | £245 | £259 |
| 2024 | £327 | £205 | £282 | £248 |
| 2025 | £329 | £191 | £274 | £230 |
| 2026 | £276 | £211 | £266 | £248 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 1SW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | Flat 4, Sovereign Court, 34 - 40, Henry Street, Gloucester, GL1 3EL | Flats | Leasehold | £62,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 49, London Road, Gloucester, GL1 3HF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £317,500 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 1, Henry Street, Gloucester, GL1 3DZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 20, Henry Street, Gloucester, GL1 3DZ | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Flat 2, 2A, Newland Street, Gloucester, GL1 3PA | Flats | Leasehold | £72,500 |
In the GL1 1SW postcode area, located within Kingsholm & Wotton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Edward Jenner School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Edward Jenner School ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Kingsholm Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Denmark Road High School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
Denmark Road High School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL1 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 36 London Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | London Road Store | 37A London Road, Gloucester, GL1 3HF | Walking directions to London Road Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sedoo's stop | 25 London Road, Gloucester, GL1 3HB | Walking directions to Sedoo's stop |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 17 London Road, Gloucester, GL1 3HB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Amigo | Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NL | Walking directions to Amigo |
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 1SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angela Margaret Conder
Kingsholm & Wotton - Elected 2 May 2024
Jeremy Eric Hilton
Kingsholm & Wotton - Elected 2 May 2024
Alex McIntyre
Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL1 1SW 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 public order.
The median sale price around GL1 1SW in Kingsholm and Wotton is £156,500 (about £221 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to GL1 1SW, including Edward Jenner School, Kingsholm Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Denmark Road High School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to GL1 1SW is Gloucester, about 343 m away.
GL1 1SW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,113 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 1SW is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Angela Margaret Conder (Liberal Democrats) and Jeremy Eric Hilton (Liberal Democrats).