Postcode GL1 1UZ is located in an urban city, within the Westgate area 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 276.9 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 median sale price in Westgate is £165,500 (around £246 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £261,875. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 0.6 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 3,057 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 276.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% 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 282 ft away from GL1 1UZ.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 1UZ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gloucester located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 (about £246 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £462,500 | £343 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £300,000 | £347 |
| Terraced | 22 | £249,000 | £244 |
| Flats | 75 | £148,200 | £229 |
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 | £147,500 | £275,000 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | £378,000 | £149,000 | £312,000 | £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 | £246 |
| 2026 | £317 | £230 | £350 | £256 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 1UZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2026 | 25, Spa Road, Gloucester, GL1 1UY | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | Apartment 3, Ribston Hall, 15, Spa Road, Gloucester, GL1 1UY | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Apartment 10, Ribston Hall, Spa Road, Gloucester, GL1 1UY | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Apartment 5, Ribston Hall, Spa Road, Gloucester, GL1 1UY | Flats | Leasehold | £162,500 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Apartment 1, Ribston Hall, 15, Spa Road, Gloucester, GL1 1UY | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 |
In the GL1 1UZ postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2024. | |
St Paul's Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jun 2024
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| 0.4 mi | 16 plus | Gloucestershire College | Further education | Unrated. | |
Gloucestershire College ratingInspection information
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Widden Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Mar 2022. | |
Widden Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Mar 2022
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13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL1 1UZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Norfolk Street, Gloucester, GL1 1UT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 1 Clifton Road, Gloucester, GL1 5BJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Gloucester, GL1 2DN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | 3A The Peel Centre, Gloucester, GL1 5SF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Arthur Street, Gloucester, GL1 1RA | Walking directions to Londis |
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 1UZ, 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 1UZ records about 277 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 1UZ in Westgate is £165,500 (about £246 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to GL1 1UZ, including St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good), Gloucestershire College and Widden Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to GL1 1UZ is Gloucester, about 987 m away.
GL1 1UZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,057 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 1UZ 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).