Postcode GL2 2BN is located in an urban city, within the Kingsway area 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 median sale price in Kingsway is £264,250 (around £277 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £310,000. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 3.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Quedgeley Park.
Quedgeley South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,291 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Quedgeley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.1% 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.
The average income per household in Quedgeley South is £58,064 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 214 ft away from GL2 2BN.
Quedgeley South near GL2 2BN 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Quedgeley Park | Small | Walking directions to Quedgeley Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £264,250 (about £277 per square foot) in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £369,500 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £270,000 | £275 |
| Terraced | 25 | £230,000 | £309 |
| Flats | 10 | £104,250 | £152 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £258,500 | £115,500 | £193,750 | £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 | £123,000 | £276,000 | £241,500 |
| 2026 | £368,000 | £138,750 | £277,000 | £233,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210 | £181 | £190 | £214 |
| 2017 | £223 | £187 | £204 | £212 |
| 2018 | £225 | £191 | £227 | £227 |
| 2019 | £218 | £199 | £221 | £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 | £173 | £260 | £276 |
| 2026 | £281 | £248 | £289 | £319 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL2 2BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul 2026 | 3, Headley Court Kingsway, Gloucester, GL2 2BN | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 11, Cosford Close Kingsway, Gloucester, GL2 2BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 8, Cosford Close Kingsway, Gloucester, GL2 2BQ | Detached | Freehold | £368,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 5, Cosford Close Kingsway, Gloucester, GL2 2BQ | Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 37, Holbeach Drive Kingsway, Gloucester, GL2 2BF | Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the GL2 2BN postcode area, located within Quedgeley South, there are 10 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Kingsway Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Beech Green Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Holmleigh Park High School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2023. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL2 2BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 171 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4QL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 123 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4NB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4PF | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 121 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4NB | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Naas Lane Link Road, Gloucester, GL2 2SN | Walking directions to Asda |
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 GL2 2BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Jones
Kingsway - Elected 2 May 2024
Karen Louise James
Kingsway - Elected 2 May 2024
Alex McIntyre
Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL2 2BN 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around GL2 2BN in Kingsway is £264,250 (about £277 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to GL2 2BN, including Kingsway Primary School (Good), Beech Green Primary School (Requires improvement) and Holmleigh Park High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
GL2 2BN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,291 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 GL2 2BN 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).