Postcode GL1 2DW is located in an urban city, within the Westgate area of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Central Gloucester & Hempsted area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year. The median sale price in Westgate is £165,500 (around £246 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £261,875. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Westgate Park.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,153 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188 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 125 ft away from GL1 2DW.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 2DW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Gloucester | N/A | Walking directions to Gloucester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westgate Park | Large | Walking directions to Westgate Park |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 (about £246 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £462,500 | £343 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £300,000 | £347 |
| Terraced | 22 | £249,000 | £244 |
| Flats | 75 | £148,200 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £339,000 | £124,500 | £198,750 | £193,245 |
| 2017 | £300,000 | £137,500 | £200,000 | £192,750 |
| 2018 | £351,750 | £143,000 | £216,250 | £191,000 |
| 2019 | £410,000 | £142,500 | £237,000 | £192,800 |
| 2020 | £410,000 | £158,000 | £235,000 | £216,750 |
| 2021 | £422,500 | £150,000 | £256,250 | £211,500 |
| 2022 | £495,000 | £156,500 | £285,000 | £242,000 |
| 2023 | £510,248 | £154,000 | £260,000 | £235,000 |
| 2024 | £483,995 | £147,500 | £307,500 | £255,000 |
| 2025 | £505,000 | £147,500 | £275,000 | £245,000 |
| 2026 | £378,000 | £149,000 | £312,000 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £205 | £238 | £181 |
| 2017 | £253 | £214 | £241 | £189 |
| 2018 | £259 | £213 | £259 | £219 |
| 2019 | £283 | £218 | £266 | £188 |
| 2020 | £285 | £254 | £277 | £216 |
| 2021 | £261 | £251 | £297 | £208 |
| 2022 | £341 | £247 | £336 | £252 |
| 2023 | £327 | £245 | £293 | £260 |
| 2024 | £324 | £228 | £317 | £248 |
| 2025 | £357 | £226 | £335 | £246 |
| 2026 | £317 | £230 | £350 | £256 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 2DW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 25, Old Spot Walk, Gloucester, GL1 2BT | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 8, Old Spot Walk, Gloucester, GL1 2BT | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 30, Longhorn Avenue, Gloucester, GL1 2BL | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 24, Longhorn Avenue, Gloucester, GL1 2BL | Flats | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 8, 64, Longhorn Avenue, Gloucester, GL1 2BL | Flats | Leasehold | £157,000 |
In the GL1 2DW postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Denmark Road High School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
Denmark Road High School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Kingsholm Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2025
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| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | The King's School, Gloucester | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
The King's School, Gloucester ratingInspection information
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL1 2DW
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL1 2DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Howard Hyman
Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024
Pamela Elizabeth Tracey
Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024
Rebecca Trimnell
Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024
Alex McIntyre
Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL1 2DW records about 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around GL1 2DW in Westgate is £165,500 (about £246 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to GL1 2DW, including Denmark Road High School (Outstanding), Kingsholm Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and The King's School, Gloucester. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to GL1 2DW is Gloucester, about 1,415 m away.
GL1 2DW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,153 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL1 2DW is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Howard Hyman (Liberal Democrats), Pamela Elizabeth Tracey (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Rebecca Trimnell (Liberal Democrats).