Postcode GL1 2TB 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 1,454.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 17.0× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Westgate Park.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 778 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,454.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.1% 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 279 ft away from GL1 2TB.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 2TB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gloucester located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gloucester | N/A | Walking directions to Gloucester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Westgate Park | Large | Walking directions to Westgate Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sebert Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Sebert Street Open Space |
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £710,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £516,288 | £368 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £282,500 | £299 |
| Terraced | 23 | £245,000 | £245 |
| Flats | 81 | £150,000 | £227 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £339,000 | £124,500 | £198,750 | £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 | £147,750 | £275,000 | £243,000 |
| 2026 | £480,000 | £150,000 | £302,500 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £205 | £238 | £181 |
| 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 | £226 | £335 | £247 |
| 2026 | £342 | £229 | £305 | £256 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 2TB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | 50, Priory Road, Gloucester, GL1 2RF | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 6, Fountain Square, Gloucester, GL1 2QY | Flats | Leasehold | £142,500 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 9, Mount Street, Gloucester, GL1 2RG | Terraced | Freehold | £182,500 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | The Gateway, 92 - 96, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PE | Other | Freehold | £610,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 42, Priory Road, Gloucester, GL1 2RB | Terraced | Freehold | £244,000 |
In the GL1 2TB postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 2TB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Saint Oswalds Road, Gloucester, GL1 2SR | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Kingsholm Stores | Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AW | Walking directions to Kingsholm Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Try Mini Market | Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AW | Walking directions to Try Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Mercia Road, Gloucester, GL1 2SQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Stefano Food | 10 The Oxebode, Gloucester, GL1 1RZ | Walking directions to Stefano Food |
Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL1 2TB, 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
The area around GL1 2TB records about 1454 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.
The median sale price around GL1 2TB in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £168,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to GL1 2TB, including The King's School, Gloucester, Kingsholm Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Edward Jenner School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GL1 2TB is Gloucester, about 769 m away.
GL1 2TB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 778 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 2TB 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).