Postcode GL1 4BD is located in an urban city, within the Barton and Tredworth ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Barton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barton is £39,937 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St James Park.
Barton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,660 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Barton has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barton is £39,937 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 91 ft away from GL1 4BD.
Barton near GL1 4BD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Gloucester | N/A | Walking directions to Gloucester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St James Park | Small | Walking directions to St James Park |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £213 per square foot) in Barton and Tredworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,500 up to £305,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £210,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 56 | £182,500 | £197 |
| Flats | 6 | £128,000 | £220 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191,000 | £91,750 | £154,000 | £124,000 |
| 2017 | £190,000 | £89,000 | £147,500 | £125,000 |
| 2018 | £171,000 | £94,000 | £163,750 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £200,000 | £100,000 | £181,000 | £138,000 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £97,500 | £165,000 | £137,500 |
| 2021 | £246,000 | £83,500 | £183,000 | £144,000 |
| 2022 | £266,000 | £110,000 | £205,000 | £170,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £122,000 | £214,750 | £165,000 |
| 2024 | £225,000 | £90,000 | £212,500 | £169,000 |
| 2025 | — | £115,000 | £212,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | — | £130,500 | £202,500 | £187,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169 | £166 | £148 | £147 |
| 2017 | £194 | £160 | £146 | £147 |
| 2018 | £153 | £181 | £161 | £153 |
| 2019 | £215 | £179 | £167 | £167 |
| 2020 | £197 | £177 | £160 | £162 |
| 2021 | £192 | £199 | £173 | £173 |
| 2022 | £196 | £232 | £211 | £192 |
| 2023 | £173 | £192 | £206 | £191 |
| 2024 | £205 | £201 | £219 | £194 |
| 2025 | — | £215 | £205 | £193 |
| 2026 | — | £227 | £250 | £195 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 4BD.
In the GL1 4BD postcode area, located within Barton, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 4BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Friends Malayali Asian Store | Horton Road, Gloucester, GL1 3QA | Walking directions to Friends Malayali Asian Store |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Rockhaven, Gloucester, GL1 1AJ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4JE | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Biedronki | Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4JR | Walking directions to Biedronki |
| 0.3 mi | W N Gordon & Son | Magdala Road, Gloucester, GL1 4BG | Walking directions to W N Gordon & Son |
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 4BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Roseanna Louise Marshall
Barton & Tredworth - Elected 2 May 2024
Sajid Patel
Barton & Tredworth - Elected 2 May 2024
Usman Gani Bhaimia
Barton & Tredworth - Elected 2 May 2024
Alex McIntyre
Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL1 4BD records about 78 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 public order.
The median sale price around GL1 4BD in Barton is £185,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to GL1 4BD, including St James' Church of England Junior School, Al Ashraf Primary School and Widden Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GL1 4BD is Gloucester, about 970 m away.
GL1 4BD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,660 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 4BD is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Roseanna Louise Marshall (Labour Party), Sajid Patel (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Usman Gani Bhaimia (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.