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GL2 2GS

Kingsway

Gloucester

England / South West / Gloucester / Quedgeley South / Kingsway / GL2 2GS

Overview

Postcode GL2 2GS 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Quedgeley South is £51,900 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester located about 3.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Quedgeley South has a moderate 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

9/10

Quedgeley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

9%

Approximately 9.0% 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

9/10

The average income of residents in Quedgeley South is £51,900 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from GL2 2GS.

Flood risk

No risk

Quedgeley South near GL2 2GS 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Kingsway

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £267,000 in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £520,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£372,500
Flats12£133,750
Semi-Detached25£265,000
Terraced29£245,000

10 years price trend in Kingsway

Schools

In the GL2 2GS postcode area, located within Quedgeley South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryKingsway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWaterwells Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miSecondaryHolmleigh Park High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miTesco ExpressThatcham Avenue, Gloucester, GL2 2GT
0.1 miKingsway LocalThatcham Avenue, Gloucester, GL2 2GT
0.3 miAsdaNaas Lane Link Road, Gloucester, GL2 2SN
0.4 miLidlNewhaven Road, Gloucester, GL2 2SN
0.5 miAldiBristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4QN

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.