Postcode GL1 2AL 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 228.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £40,300 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Westgate Leisure Area.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,109 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 228.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 of residents in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £40,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from GL1 2AL.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 2AL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Gloucester | N/A | Walking directions to Gloucester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westgate Leisure Area | Large | Walking directions to Westgate Leisure Area |
| 0.4 mi | Sebert Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Sebert Street Open Space |
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £682,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 69 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £252,500 |
| Terraced | 23 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the GL1 2AL postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 2AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Mercia Road, Gloucester, GL1 2SQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Saint Oswalds Road, Gloucester, GL1 2SR | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, GL1 3BQ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Try Mini Market | Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AW | Walking directions to Try Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Kingsholm Stores | Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AW | Walking directions to Kingsholm Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.