Postcode GL1 2QW is located in an urban city, within the Kingsholm and Wotton ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Kingsholm & Wotton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingsholm & Wotton is £49,428 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Westgate Leisure Area.
Kingsholm & Wotton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,949 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsholm & Wotton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingsholm & Wotton is £49,428 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 326 ft away from GL1 2QW.
Kingsholm & Wotton near GL1 2QW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gloucester | N/A | Walking directions to Gloucester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Westgate Leisure Area | Large | Walking directions to Westgate Leisure Area |
| 0.2 mi | Sebert Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Sebert Street Open Space |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 (about £212 per square foot) in Kingsholm and Wotton area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £405,000 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £312,500 | £257 |
| Terraced | 9 | £225,000 | £207 |
| Flats | 56 | £135,000 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £335,000 | £110,500 | £237,500 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £320,000 | £110,000 | £256,000 | £167,500 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £119,500 | £240,000 | £170,400 |
| 2019 | £298,000 | £110,000 | £270,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £425,000 | £115,000 | £242,500 | £186,500 |
| 2021 | £416,995 | £130,000 | £290,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £457,000 | £128,000 | £327,000 | £227,500 |
| 2023 | £479,998 | £140,000 | £312,000 | £227,000 |
| 2024 | £535,000 | £128,500 | £267,500 | £233,350 |
| 2025 | £457,500 | £134,500 | £323,000 | £225,000 |
| 2026 | £377,500 | £133,500 | £320,000 | £187,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £237 | £169 | £216 | £168 |
| 2017 | £202 | £176 | £223 | £175 |
| 2018 | £274 | £198 | £207 | £179 |
| 2019 | £244 | £183 | £223 | £177 |
| 2020 | £278 | £175 | £223 | £169 |
| 2021 | £311 | £206 | £239 | £204 |
| 2022 | £346 | £205 | £317 | £244 |
| 2023 | £372 | £212 | £245 | £259 |
| 2024 | £327 | £205 | £282 | £248 |
| 2025 | £329 | £191 | £274 | £230 |
| 2026 | £253 | £211 | £274 | £207 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 2QW.
In the GL1 2QW postcode area, located within Kingsholm & Wotton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 2QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Mercia Road, Gloucester, GL1 2SQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Try Mini Market | Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AW | Walking directions to Try Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Kingsholm Stores | Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AW | Walking directions to Kingsholm Stores |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, GL1 3BQ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Saint Oswalds Road, Gloucester, GL1 2SR | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL1 2QW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angela Margaret Conder
Kingsholm & Wotton - Elected 2 May 2024
Jeremy Eric Hilton
Kingsholm & Wotton - Elected 2 May 2024
Alex McIntyre
Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL1 2QW records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around GL1 2QW in Kingsholm & Wotton is £151,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to GL1 2QW, including Kingsholm Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), The King's School, Gloucester and Denmark Road High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GL1 2QW is Gloucester, about 722 m away.
GL1 2QW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,949 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 2QW is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Angela Margaret Conder (Liberal Democrats) and Jeremy Eric Hilton (Liberal Democrats).
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.