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GL1 2EX

Southgate Street

Westgate

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Detailed insights for GL1 2EX

Overview

Postcode GL1 2EX 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 336.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Gloucester Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
336
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a high 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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 336.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% 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 per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from GL1 2EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 2EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gloucester located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL1 2EX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Gloucester

N/A

Walking directions to Gloucester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL1 2EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGloucester ParkMediumWalking directions to Gloucester Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
204.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
155.54(+366%)
Anti-social behaviour
83.44(+460%)
Shoplifting
72.76(+1001%)
Public order
47.4(+625%)
Other theft
45.39(+706%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
76.76%
Other White
34
11.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.41%
Other
4
1.41%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
34.02%
No qualifications
46
19.09%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
77
52.03%
Owns with a mortgage
34
22.97%
Owns outright
22
14.86%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.05%
Other social rented
5
3.38%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Westgate

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £245K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£523,144£368
Semi-Detached7£280,000£335
Terraced22£241,500£247
Flats72£153,500£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£125,000£199,950£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£147,250£275,000£241,500
2026£585,000£156,500£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£204£241£184
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£225£335£247
2026£368£231£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 2EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 2EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 202593, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1UROtherFreehold£220,000
25 Feb 2025Flat 84, The Barge Arm East, Gloucester, GL1 2DQFlatsLeasehold£200,000
21 Feb 2025115, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1UTOtherLeasehold£50,000
21 Feb 2025113, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1UTOtherLeasehold£100,000
01 Jul 20258, Albion House, 77, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1UJFlatsLeasehold£83,000

Schools

In the GL1 2EX postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL1 2EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 mi16 plusGloucestershire CollegeFurther education

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe King's School, GloucesterOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 2EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL1 2EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOne StopNorfolk Street, Gloucester, GL1 1UTWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 miMorrisons DailyGloucester, GL1 2DNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miThe Food Warehouse3A The Peel Centre, Gloucester, GL1 5SFWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miTesco ExpressSouthgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAldi1 Clifton Road, Gloucester, GL1 5BJWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,747
Band C£1,997
Band D£2,246
Band E£2,745
Band F£3,244
Band G£3,744
Band H£4,492

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL1 2EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Howard Hyman

Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Pamela Elizabeth Tracey

Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Rebecca Trimnell

Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Alex McIntyre

Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictGloucesterE07000081
Parliamentary ConstituencyGloucesterE14001248
WardWestgateE05010967
ParishGloucester, unparished areaE43000067
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Gloucester & HempstedE02004639
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gloucester 004GE01034791
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL1 2EX

Is GL1 2EX (Central Gloucester & Hempsted) safe?

The area around GL1 2EX records about 336 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near GL1 2EX?

The median sale price around GL1 2EX in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £180,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL1 2EX?

There are 13 schools close to GL1 2EX, including Gloucestershire College (Good), St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good) and The King's School, Gloucester. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GL1 2EX?

The closest station to GL1 2EX is Gloucester, about 973 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL1 2EX?

GL1 2EX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,357 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL1 2EX (Central Gloucester & Hempsted) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL1 2EX 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.