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GL2 2BF

Holbeach Drive Kingsway

Kingsway

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Overview

Postcode GL2 2BF is located in an urban city, within the Kingsway ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Quedgeley South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Quedgeley South is £58,064 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Holmleigh Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Quedgeley South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,164 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Quedgeley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.2%

Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Quedgeley South is £58,064 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from GL2 2BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Quedgeley South near GL2 2BF 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL2 2BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHolmleigh ParkLargeWalking directions to Holmleigh Park
0.4 miQuedgeley ParkSmallWalking directions to Quedgeley Park

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
8,392 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
52.16(+689%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.05(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.49(+178%)
Public order
15.41(+136%)
Robbery
10.67(+1286%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
78.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
5.67%
Other White
16
4.78%
Caribbean
9
2.69%
Indian
7
2.09%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
40.42%
Level 3 (A level)
51
21.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.17%
No qualifications
26
10.83%
Apprenticeship
14
5.83%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
57.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
17.7%
Owns outright
17
15.04%
Other social rented
7
6.19%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.65%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Kingsway

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£278
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £338K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £278 per square foot) in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£390,000£298
Semi-Detached27£282,000£270
Terraced27£230,000£308
Flats10£133,750£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£115,500£189,000£175,000
2017£290,000£114,000£200,000£192,000
2018£287,500£120,000£210,000£199,250
2019£297,500£128,500£223,000£200,500
2020£297,500£115,000£209,000£197,500
2021£313,750£112,500£224,000£213,000
2022£366,500£137,500£270,000£245,000
2023£365,000£135,000£262,250£240,500
2024£373,500£150,000£257,326£247,500
2025£386,000£131,000£285,000£241,500
2026£373,000£104,250£277,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£181£189£192
2017£223£187£204£212
2018£225£191£227£227
2019£218£199£219£222
2020£226£200£220£205
2021£239£204£214£218
2022£254£224£265£247
2023£254£244£273£249
2024£294£257£273£246
2025£298£177£260£290
2026£284£184£342£327
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingsway in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL2 2BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL2 2BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202537, Holbeach Drive Kingsway, Gloucester, GL2 2BFDetachedFreehold£220,000
26 Sept 202558, Holbeach Drive Kingsway, Gloucester, GL2 2BFFlatsFreehold£192,500
19 Sept 202520, Holbeach Drive Kingsway, Gloucester, GL2 2BFFlatsLeasehold£140,000
21 Mar 20251, Holbeach Drive Kingsway, Gloucester, GL2 2BFDetachedFreehold£330,000
19 Feb 20268, Cosford Close Kingsway, Gloucester, GL2 2BQDetachedFreehold£368,000

Schools

In the GL2 2BF postcode area, located within Quedgeley South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL2 2BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKingsway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryHolmleigh Park High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBeech Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL2 2BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL2 2BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldi171 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4QLWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miFarmfoods123 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4NBWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miBudgens121 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4NBWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miTesco ExtraBristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4PFWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miAsdaNaas Lane Link Road, Gloucester, GL2 2SNWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,747
Band C£1,997
Band D£2,246
Band E£2,745
Band F£3,244
Band G£3,744
Band H£4,492

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 2BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Jones

Kingsway - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Karen Louise James

Kingsway - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Alex McIntyre

Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictGloucesterE07000081
Parliamentary ConstituencyGloucesterE14001248
WardKingswayE05010959
ParishQuedgeleyE04004335
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Quedgeley SouthE02004650
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gloucester 015EE01032933
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced2006-07-01

Frequently asked questions about GL2 2BF

Is GL2 2BF (Quedgeley South) safe?

The area around GL2 2BF records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2BF?

The median sale price around GL2 2BF in Quedgeley South is £270,000 (about £278 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL2 2BF?

There are 14 schools close to GL2 2BF, including Kingsway Primary School (Good), Holmleigh Park High School (Good) and Beech Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL2 2BF?

GL2 2BF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,164 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL2 2BF (Quedgeley South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL2 2BF is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Jones (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Karen Louise James (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

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.