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GL1 3LZ

Pillowell Drive

Kingsholm and Wotton

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Overview

Postcode GL1 3LZ 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 very high crime levels, with around 165.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hillfield Court Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Kingsholm & Wotton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,803 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kingsholm & Wotton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Kingsholm & Wotton is £49,428 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL1 3LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingsholm & Wotton near GL1 3LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gloucester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL1 3LZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Gloucester

N/A

Walking directions to Gloucester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL1 3LZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHillfield Court GardensSmallWalking directions to Hillfield Court Gardens

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
2,426.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
103.52(+210%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.11(+209%)
Shoplifting
33.06(+400%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.01(+208%)
Public order
10(+53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
53.15%
Other White
57
22.44%
Indian
24
9.45%
Other Asian
18
7.09%
Caribbean
5
1.97%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
44.49%
Level 3 (A level)
58
25.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.49%
No qualifications
12
5.29%
Total 16+ residents: 227

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
62.18%
Owns with a mortgage
30
25.21%
Owns outright
7
5.88%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.36%
Other social rented
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Kingsholm and Wotton

Median price£151,000
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £294K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£405,000£306
Semi-Detached20£312,500£257
Terraced9£225,000£207
Flats56£135,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsholm and Wotton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingsholm and Wotton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 3LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 3LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2026Richmond House, 14, Pillowell Drive, Gloucester, GL1 3LZFlatsLeasehold£132,000
12 Dec 2025Alexandra House, 98, Pillowell Drive, Gloucester, GL1 3LZFlatsLeasehold£132,000
17 Apr 2025Finsbury House, 52, Pillowell Drive, Gloucester, GL1 3LZFlatsLeasehold£116,000
28 Feb 2025Alexandra House, 74, Pillowell Drive, Gloucester, GL1 3LZFlatsLeasehold£148,000
14 Apr 202519, Pillowell Drive, Gloucester, GL1 3NATerracedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the GL1 3LZ postcode area, located within Kingsholm & Wotton, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL1 3LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableWotton House International School GloucestershireOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableEdward Jenner SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 3LZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL1 3LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAmigoGreat Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NNWalking directions to Amigo
0.2 miFriends Malayali Asian StoreHorton Road, Gloucester, GL1 3QAWalking directions to Friends Malayali Asian Store
0.4 miAsda41 Bruton Way, Gloucester, GL1 1DSWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miTesco Express36 London Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miW N Gordon & SonMagdala Road, Gloucester, GL1 4BGWalking directions to W N Gordon & Son

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,747
Band C£1,997
Band D£2,246
Band E£2,745
Band F£3,244
Band G£3,744
Band H£4,492

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL1 3LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Margaret Conder

Kingsholm & Wotton - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Jeremy Eric Hilton

Kingsholm & Wotton - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Alex McIntyre

Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictGloucesterE07000081
Parliamentary ConstituencyGloucesterE14001248
ParishGloucester, unparished areaE43000067
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kingsholm & WottonE02004637
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gloucester 002DE01022312
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced2004-07-01

Frequently asked questions about GL1 3LZ

Is GL1 3LZ (Kingsholm & Wotton) safe?

The area around GL1 3LZ records about 165 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.

What is the average house price near GL1 3LZ?

The median sale price around GL1 3LZ in Kingsholm & Wotton is £151,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL1 3LZ?

There are 17 schools close to GL1 3LZ, including St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Wotton House International School Gloucestershire and Edward Jenner School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GL1 3LZ?

The closest station to GL1 3LZ is Gloucester, about 634 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL1 3LZ?

GL1 3LZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,803 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL1 3LZ (Kingsholm & Wotton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL1 3LZ 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).

Data Sources

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.