Postcode GL1 3EJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 324.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.8× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hillfield Court Gardens.
Kingsholm & Wotton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,456 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Kingsholm & Wotton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 324.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 168 ft away from GL1 3EJ.
Kingsholm & Wotton near GL1 3EJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 3EJ.
In the GL1 3EJ postcode area, located within Kingsholm & Wotton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 3EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3HB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0 mi | Sedoo's stop | Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3HB | Walking directions to Sedoo's stop |
| 0.1 mi | London Road Store | Claremont Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NU | Walking directions to London Road Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 36 London Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Kingsholm Stores | Alvin Street, Gloucester, GL1 3AW | Walking directions to Kingsholm Stores |
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 3EJ, 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 3EJ records about 325 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around GL1 3EJ in Kingsholm & Wotton is £151,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to GL1 3EJ, including Edward Jenner School, Kingsholm Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and The King's School, Gloucester. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GL1 3EJ is Gloucester, about 282 m away.
GL1 3EJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,456 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 3EJ 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.