Postcode GL1 2BT 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 173.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 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 173.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from GL1 2BT.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 2BT has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Sebert Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Sebert Street Open Space |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £710,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £502,500 |
| Flats | 75 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the GL1 2BT postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 2BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Mercia Road, Gloucester, GL1 2SQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Saint Oswalds Road, Gloucester, GL1 2SR | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, GL1 3BQ | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.