Postcode GL1 5LY is located in an urban city, within the Moreland ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Podsmead & Linden area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 1.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Milton Avenue Open Space.
Podsmead & Linden has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,816 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Podsmead & Linden has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL1 5LY.
Podsmead & Linden near GL1 5LY 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Milton Avenue Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Milton Avenue Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | The Oval | Small | Walking directions to The Oval |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Moreland area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £410,000 | £251 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £238,000 | £253 |
| Terraced | 48 | £178,500 | £245 |
| Flats | 6 | £110,000 | £245 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290,000 | £91,500 | £165,000 | £134,250 |
| 2017 | £284,000 | £86,500 | £186,000 | £139,000 |
| 2018 | £321,250 | £100,500 | £185,000 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | £228,500 | £105,750 | £180,000 | £159,975 |
| 2020 | £363,500 | £105,000 | £216,000 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £320,000 | £96,000 | £205,000 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £312,500 | £114,500 | £255,000 | £187,500 |
| 2023 | £249,995 | £95,000 | £245,000 | £194,750 |
| 2024 | £352,500 | £100,000 | £253,750 | £184,500 |
| 2025 | £336,750 | £131,000 | £245,250 | £181,500 |
| 2026 | £540,000 | £110,000 | £221,250 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £196 | £185 | £175 | £156 |
| 2017 | £188 | £190 | £185 | £172 |
| 2018 | £208 | £193 | £194 | £176 |
| 2019 | £250 | £193 | £194 | £188 |
| 2020 | £275 | £212 | £203 | £186 |
| 2021 | £244 | £223 | £213 | £209 |
| 2022 | £269 | £191 | £247 | £239 |
| 2023 | £196 | £180 | £235 | £231 |
| 2024 | £276 | £232 | £258 | £224 |
| 2025 | £274 | £240 | £253 | £240 |
| 2026 | £251 | £262 | £253 | £247 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL1 5LY.
In the GL1 5LY postcode area, located within Podsmead & Linden, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 5LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Seymour Road, Gloucester, GL1 5HH | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Your Coop Food | Frampton Road, Gloucester, GL1 5QD | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 250 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL1 5TE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Linden Road, Gloucester, GL1 5SS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Terry Pullen
Moreland - Elected 2 May 2024
Tree Chambers-Dubus
Moreland - Elected 2 May 2024
Valerie Simms
Moreland - Elected 2 May 2024
Alex McIntyre
Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL1 5LY records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 5LY in Podsmead & Linden is £220,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to GL1 5LY, including Linden Primary School (Good), Calton Primary School (Requires improvement) and Ribston Hall High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL1 5LY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,816 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 5LY is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Terry Pullen (Labour and Co-operative Party), Tree Chambers-Dubus (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Valerie Simms (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.