Postcode GL1 2SZ 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 188.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,109 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.1% 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.
The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 123 ft away from GL1 2SZ.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 2SZ 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 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Westgate Leisure Area | Large | Walking directions to Westgate Leisure Area |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £171,250 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £710,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 73 | £147,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £235,000 |
| Detached | 13 | £510,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the GL1 2SZ postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 2SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Castle Meads Way, Gloucester, GL1 2RN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Saint Oswalds Road, Gloucester, GL1 2SR | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1TP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | GL1 Store | Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1RP | Walking directions to GL1 Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Mercia Road, Gloucester, GL1 2SQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2SZ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.