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.
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.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1992.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £40,300 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 169 ft away from GL1 2BH.
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.
The nearest station is Gloucester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gloucester | N/A | Walking directions to Gloucester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £189,975 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 | 75 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the GL1 2BH postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 2BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | GL1 Store | Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1RP | Walking directions to GL1 Store |
| 0.1 mi | Kingsholm Stores | Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AW | Walking directions to Kingsholm Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Try Mini Market | Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AW | Walking directions to Try Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Czechland | London Road, Gloucester, GL1 1SL | Walking directions to Czechland |
| 0.2 mi | Stefano Food | New Inn Lane, Gloucester, GL1 1RZ | Walking directions to Stefano Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.