Postcode GL1 5SJ is located in an urban city, within the Moreland ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Central Gloucester & Hempsted area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,897 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 113.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from GL1 5SJ.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL1 5SJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gloucester located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Gloucester | N/A | Walking directions to Gloucester |
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 5SJ.
In the GL1 5SJ postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL1 5SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | 3A The Peel Centre, Gloucester, GL1 5SF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.1 mi | A P R Corner Shop | Robinhood Street, Gloucester, GL1 5SB | Walking directions to A P R Corner Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | St Ann Way, Gloucester, GL2 5SA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 1 Clifton Road, Gloucester, GL1 5BJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 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 5SJ, 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 5SJ records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around GL1 5SJ in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £220,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to GL1 5SJ, including St Paul's Church of England Primary School (Good), Gloucestershire College (Good) and Linden Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to GL1 5SJ is Gloucester, about 1,508 m away.
GL1 5SJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,897 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 5SJ 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.