Postcode GL1 3BS 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hillfield Court Gardens.
Kingsholm & Wotton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,453 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsholm & Wotton has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL1 3BS.
Kingsholm & Wotton near GL1 3BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 | Hillfield Court Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hillfield Court Gardens |
| 0 mi | Sebert Street Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Sebert Street Open Space |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £221 per square foot) in Kingsholm and Wotton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £377,500 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £330,000 | £259 |
| Terraced | 8 | £207,000 | £237 |
| Flats | 49 | £137,000 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £352,500 | £112,500 | £235,000 | £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 | £135,000 | £327,500 | £225,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £134,500 | £340,000 | £206,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £169 | £215 | £171 |
| 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 | £276 | £211 | £266 | £231 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 3BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | 59, Sebert Street, Gloucester, GL1 3BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 49, Sebert Street, Gloucester, GL1 3BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2025 | 49, Sebert Street, Gloucester, GL1 3BS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 105, Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3JW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | 97, Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3JW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £340,000 |
In the GL1 3BS postcode area, located within Kingsholm & Wotton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL1 3BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, GL1 3BQ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Try Mini Market | Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AW | Walking directions to Try Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Kingsholm Stores | Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AW | Walking directions to Kingsholm Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Mercia Road, Gloucester, GL1 2SQ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | London Road Store | 37A London Road, Gloucester, GL1 3HF | Walking directions to London Road Store |
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 3BS, 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 3BS records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3BS in Kingsholm and Wotton is £162,500 (about £221 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to GL1 3BS, including Denmark Road High School (Good), Kingsholm Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Edward Jenner School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GL1 3BS is Gloucester, about 765 m away.
GL1 3BS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,453 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 3BS 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).