Postcode GL1 2JS 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 1992.0 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 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Westgate Leisure Area.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1992.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 69.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from GL1 2JS.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 2JS has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 | Westgate Leisure Area | Large | Walking directions to Westgate Leisure Area |
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 2JS postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 2JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Castle Meads Way, Gloucester, GL1 2RN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Saint Oswalds Road, Gloucester, GL1 2SR | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Gloucester, GL1 2DN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Stefano Food | New Inn Lane, Gloucester, GL1 1RZ | Walking directions to Stefano Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.