Postcode GL1 5LQ is located in an urban city, within the Podsmead area 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 median sale price in Podsmead is £253,000 (around £281 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £320,000. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 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 20,224 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 153 ft away from GL1 5LQ.
Podsmead & Linden near GL1 5LQ 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 45 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Podsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £535,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £385,000 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £275,000 | £291 |
| Terraced | 14 | £265,000 | £271 |
| Flats | 11 | £173,000 | £267 |
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 | £267,875 |
| 2026 | £397,500 | £163,050 | £239,000 | £270,000 |
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 | £282 |
| 2026 | £335 | £255 | £317 | £271 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 5LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2025 | 1, New Dawn View, Gloucester, GL1 5PJ | Detached | Freehold | £535,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 6, Romney Close, Gloucester, GL1 5NT | Detached | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 01 Jun 2026 | 6, Southfield Road, Gloucester, GL4 6UD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 9, Larkspear Close, Gloucester, GL1 5LN | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Flat 1, 11, Southfield Road, Gloucester, GL4 6UG | Flats | Leasehold | £142,500 |
In the GL1 5LQ postcode area, located within Podsmead & Linden, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Ribston Hall High School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Calton Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Dec 2021. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Crypt School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL1 5LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 110 Finlay Road, Gloucester, GL4 6TF | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Hill Stores | 130 Reservoir Road, Gloucester, GL4 6RY | Walking directions to Hill Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL1 5LQ, 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 5LQ 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 5LQ in Podsmead is £253,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to GL1 5LQ, including Ribston Hall High School (Good), Calton Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Crypt School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
GL1 5LQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,224 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 5LQ is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sebastian Richard Field (Liberal Democrats).