Postcode GL1 5LP is located in an urban city, within the Podsmead ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Podsmead & Linden area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Podsmead & Linden is £46,814 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Oval.
Podsmead & Linden has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,510 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Podsmead & Linden has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Podsmead & Linden is £46,814 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 260 ft away from GL1 5LP.
Podsmead & Linden near GL1 5LP 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Oval | Small | Walking directions to The Oval |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £249,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Podsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £535,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £355,000 | £307 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £301,000 | £275 |
| Terraced | 12 | £245,000 | £266 |
| Flats | 12 | £174,375 | £266 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £299,000 | — | £187,500 | £146,000 |
| 2017 | £305,000 | £157,000 | £195,250 | £220,000 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £158,000 | £257,000 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £353,000 | — | £270,000 | £232,500 |
| 2020 | £316,000 | £158,750 | £259,500 | £226,000 |
| 2021 | £350,000 | £145,500 | £278,500 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | £360,000 | £172,000 | £292,500 | £275,000 |
| 2023 | £490,000 | £169,250 | £315,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | £355,000 | £175,000 | £288,500 | £275,000 |
| 2025 | £342,500 | £175,000 | £312,000 | £265,375 |
| 2026 | £475,000 | £161,000 | £219,000 | £237,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242 | — | £209 | £207 |
| 2017 | £221 | £226 | £208 | £225 |
| 2018 | £250 | £244 | £234 | £243 |
| 2019 | £244 | — | £216 | £246 |
| 2020 | £247 | £215 | £246 | £241 |
| 2021 | £259 | £225 | £221 | £237 |
| 2022 | £281 | £262 | £305 | £290 |
| 2023 | £269 | £262 | £284 | £260 |
| 2024 | £278 | £271 | £285 | £291 |
| 2025 | £317 | £268 | £259 | £273 |
| 2026 | £315 | £249 | £338 | £271 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 5LP.
In the GL1 5LP postcode area, located within Podsmead & Linden, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 5LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 110 Finlay Road, Gloucester, GL4 6TF | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Hill Stores | 130 Reservoir Road, Gloucester, GL4 6RY | Walking directions to Hill 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 5LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sebastian Richard Field
Podsmead - Elected 2 May 2024
Alex McIntyre
Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL1 5LP records about 72 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 5LP in Podsmead & Linden is £249,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to GL1 5LP, including Ribston Hall High School (Good), Calton Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Crypt School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL1 5LP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,510 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 5LP is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sebastian Richard Field (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.