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GL2 0JE

Cheltenham Road

Kingsholm and Wotton

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Detailed insights for GL2 0JE

Overview

Postcode GL2 0JE is located in an urban city, within the Kingsholm and Wotton area of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Kingsholm & Wotton area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingsholm & Wotton is £49,428 per year. The median sale price in Kingsholm and Wotton is £156,500 (around £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £305,000. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hillfield Court Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
165
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Kingsholm & Wotton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,628 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Kingsholm & Wotton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Kingsholm & Wotton is £49,428 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from GL2 0JE.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingsholm & Wotton near GL2 0JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gloucester located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL2 0JE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Gloucester

N/A

Walking directions to Gloucester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL2 0JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHillfield Court GardensSmallWalking directions to Hillfield Court Gardens

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
3,093.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
103.52(+210%)
Anti-social behaviour
46.11(+209%)
Shoplifting
33.06(+400%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.01(+208%)
Public order
10(+53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
78.11%
Indian
32
9.47%
Other White
15
4.44%
Other Asian
7
2.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.07%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
35.97%
No qualifications
78
25.74%
Level 3 (A level)
36
11.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
11.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.93%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
36.57%
Owns with a mortgage
39
29.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
24.63%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.48%
Other social rented
4
2.99%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Kingsholm and Wotton

Median price: £156,500
Price per sq ft: £221
Sales (last 12 months): 85
Typical range (middle 50%): £135K – £305K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 (about £221 per square foot) in Kingsholm and Wotton area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £605,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£390,000£293
Semi-Detached22£327,500£268
Terraced8£207,000£246
Flats47£140,000£206

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsholm and Wotton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£352,500£112,500£235,000£165,000
2017£320,000£110,000£256,000£167,500
2018£310,000£119,500£240,000£170,400
2019£298,000£110,000£270,000£180,000
2020£425,000£115,000£242,500£186,500
2021£416,995£130,000£290,000£195,000
2022£457,000£128,000£327,000£227,500
2023£479,998£140,000£312,000£227,000
2024£535,000£128,500£267,500£233,350
2025£457,500£135,000£327,500£225,000
2026£375,000£135,000£340,000£225,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£169£215£171
2017£202£176£223£175
2018£274£198£207£179
2019£244£183£223£177
2020£278£175£223£169
2021£311£206£239£204
2022£346£205£317£244
2023£372£212£245£259
2024£327£205£282£248
2025£329£191£274£230
2026£276£211£266£248
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingsholm and Wotton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL2 0JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL2 0JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 20262B, Kenilworth Avenue, Gloucester, GL2 0QJDetachedFreehold£635,000
02 Jun 202594, Lansdown Road, Gloucester, GL1 3JFDetachedFreehold£440,000
21 Oct 2025109, London Road, Gloucester, GL2 0RROtherFreehold£175,000
15 Oct 2025Flat 5, Bewick House, 1, Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3HWFlatsLeasehold£180,000
15 Oct 2025Flat 3, Bewick House 1, Denmark Road, Gloucester, GL1 3HWFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the GL2 0JE postcode area, located within Kingsholm & Wotton, there are 9 primary and 2 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.

Nearby schools for GL2 0JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableWotton House International School GloucestershireOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miNot applicableEdward Jenner SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL2 0JE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL2 0JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOxstalls Glevum Wines35b Oxstalls Lane, Gloucester, GL2 9HPWalking directions to Oxstalls Glevum Wines
0.3 miAmigoGreat Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NLWalking directions to Amigo
0.5 miFriends Malayali Asian Store65 Horton Road, Gloucester, GL1 3QAWalking directions to Friends Malayali Asian Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district.

Band A£1,571
Band B£1,832
Band C£2,094
Band D£2,356
Band E£2,879
Band F£3,403
Band G£3,926
Band H£4,712

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL2 0JE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Margaret Conder

Kingsholm & Wotton - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Jeremy Eric Hilton

Kingsholm & Wotton - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Alex McIntyre

Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictGloucesterE07000081
Parliamentary ConstituencyGloucesterE14001248
ParishGloucester, unparished areaE43000067
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kingsholm & WottonE02004637
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gloucester 002DE01022312
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL2 0JE

Is GL2 0JE (Kingsholm & Wotton) safe?

The area around GL2 0JE records about 165 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.

What is the average house price near GL2 0JE?

The median sale price around GL2 0JE in Kingsholm and Wotton is £156,500 (about £221 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL2 0JE?

There are 16 schools close to GL2 0JE, including Wotton House International School Gloucestershire, St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Edward Jenner School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to GL2 0JE?

The closest station to GL2 0JE is Gloucester, about 968 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL2 0JE?

GL2 0JE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,628 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL2 0JE (Kingsholm & Wotton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL2 0JE is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Angela Margaret Conder (Liberal Democrats) and Jeremy Eric Hilton (Liberal Democrats).