Postcode GL1 3WL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hillfield Court Gardens.
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.
Kingsholm & Wotton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.5% 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 3WL.
Kingsholm & Wotton near GL1 3WL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hillfield Court Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hillfield Court Gardens |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 3WL.
In the GL1 3WL postcode area, located within Kingsholm & Wotton, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 3WL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Amigo | Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN | Walking directions to Amigo |
| 0.3 mi | Friends Malayali Asian Store | Horton Road, Gloucester, GL1 3QA | Walking directions to Friends Malayali Asian Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 36 London Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | London Road Store | Claremont Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NU | Walking directions to London Road Store |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | 41 Bruton Way, Gloucester, GL1 1DS | Walking directions to Asda |
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 3WL, 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 3WL 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.
The median sale price around GL1 3WL in Kingsholm & Wotton is £151,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to GL1 3WL, including Wotton House International School Gloucestershire, St Peter's Catholic Primary School and Edward Jenner School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GL1 3WL is Gloucester, about 747 m away.
GL1 3WL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL1 3WL 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.