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GL1 2HT

Longsmith Street

Westgate

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Overview

Postcode GL1 2HT 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 276.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 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
277
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,183 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 276.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from GL1 2HT.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 2HT 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL1 2HT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Gloucester

N/A

Walking directions to Gloucester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL1 2HT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGloucester ParkMediumWalking directions to Gloucester Park

Area Profile

Population
478
Population density
5,785 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
127.22(+281%)
Anti-social behaviour
82.4(+453%)
Public order
38.23(+485%)
Other theft
21.09(+275%)
Drugs
18.46(+861%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
422
87.92%
Other White
19
3.96%
Indian
8
1.67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
1.46%
Other Black
5
1.04%
Total population: 480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
331
68.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
84
17.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
7.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
2.49%
No qualifications
10
2.08%
Total 16+ residents: 481

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
56.79%
Owns outright
22
27.16%
Owns with a mortgage
8
9.88%
Other social rented
2
2.47%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.47%
Total households: 81

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 2HT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 2HT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Oct 202527, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NWOtherFreehold£217,500
02 May 2025Flat 1, 17A, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NWFlatsLeasehold£150,000
02 May 2025Flat 2, 17A, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NWFlatsLeasehold£150,000
02 May 2025Flat 3, 17A, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NWFlatsLeasehold£165,000
14 Mar 202525, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NWOtherFreehold£243,500

Schools

In the GL1 2HT postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL1 2HT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe King's School, GloucesterOther independent school

N/A

0.4 mi16 plusGloucestershire CollegeFurther education

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKingsholm Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 2HT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL1 2HT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressSouthgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miStefano FoodNew Inn Lane, Gloucester, GL1 1RZWalking directions to Stefano Food
0.2 miGL1 StoreNorthgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1RPWalking directions to GL1 Store
0.2 miIcelandEastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1RYWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miMorrisons DailyGloucester, GL1 2DNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 2HT, 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 004HE01034792
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL1 2HT

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

The area around GL1 2HT records about 277 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 2HT?

The median sale price around GL1 2HT 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 2HT?

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

What is the nearest station to GL1 2HT?

The closest station to GL1 2HT is Gloucester, about 714 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL1 2HT?

GL1 2HT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,183 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL1 2HT 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.