Postcode insights

GL1 2BH

Westgate

Gloucester

England / South West / Gloucester / Central Gloucester & Hempsted / Westgate / GL1 2BH

Overview

Postcode GL1 2BH 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 1992.0 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Westgate Leisure Area.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

1992

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

12.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

Medium

Noise Level

Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1992.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

12.7%

Approximately 12.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £40,300 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 169 ft away from GL1 2BH.

Flood risk

Medium

Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 2BH has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gloucester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Distance	Name	Lines
0.4 mi	Gloucester	N/A

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.5 mi	Westgate Leisure Area	Large
0.4 mi	Sebert Street Open Space	Small

Area Profile

Population

194

Population density

2,057.3 per km²

Demographics

British

138

71.5%

Other Asian

9.33%

Other White

6.74%

Other

3.11%

Irish

2.07%

Total population: 193

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

52.11%

Other forms of private rent

19.72%

Owns outright

11.27%

Other social rented

11.27%

Owns with a mortgage

2.82%

Total households: 71

Property prices in Westgate

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £193,500 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £732,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	15	£485,000	£363,000	£400,000	£562,500	£642,100
Flats	72	£144,500	£70,500	£119,500	£186,238	£212,250
Semi-Detached	13	£270,000	£166,000	£217,000	£350,000	£518,000
Terraced	23	£243,000	£188,750	£222,500	£265,000	£475,850

10 years price trend in Westgate

Schools

In the GL1 2BH postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.1 mi	Not applicable	The King's School, Gloucester	Other independent school	N/A
0.3 mi	Primary	Kingsholm Church of England Primary School	Voluntary controlled school	Outstanding
0.4 mi	Not applicable	Edward Jenner School	Other independent school	N/A

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	GL1 Store	Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1RP
0.1 mi	Kingsholm Stores	Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AW
0.2 mi	Try Mini Market	Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AW
0.2 mi	Czechland	London Road, Gloucester, GL1 1SL
0.2 mi	Stefano Food	New Inn Lane, Gloucester, GL1 1RZ

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Pelican	4 St Mary's Street, Gloucester, GL1 2QR
0.1 mi	The Abbey	Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2AJ
0.1 mi	Deans Walk Inn	Dean's Walk, Gloucester, GL1 2PX
0.1 mi	Imperial Inn	59 Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2AG
0.2 mi	The Coach and Horses	St Catherine Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AP

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Monks Kitchen	Gloucester, GL1 2LY
0.1 mi	Ye Olde Fish & Chips Shoppe	Hare Lane, Gloucester, GL1 2BB
0.1 mi	Hilltop	Hare Lane, Gloucester, GL1 3AJ
0.1 mi	Spice Mantra	Gloucester, GL1 2NJ
0.1 mi	Dave's Takeaway	Worcester Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AB

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Badham	Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3DE
0.3 mi	Allied Pharmacy	Longsmith Street, Gloucester, GL1 2DP
0.3 mi	Badham Pharmacy	Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NE
0.3 mi	Badham Pharmacy	Upper Quay Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TZ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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