Postcode GL1 2BY 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 409.2 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gloucester Park.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,357 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 409.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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 88 ft away from GL1 2BY.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 2BY 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 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gloucester Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gloucester Park |
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 2BY postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 2BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Gloucester, GL1 2DN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Norfolk Street, Gloucester, GL1 1UT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | St Ann Way, Gloucester, GL2 5SA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | 3A The Peel Centre, Gloucester, GL1 5SF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.