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GL2 2SN

Newhaven Road

Kingsway

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Overview

Postcode GL2 2SN 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 3.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Quedgeley South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,291 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% 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

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

8/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from GL2 2SN.

Flood risk

No risk

Quedgeley South near GL2 2SN 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 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
406
Population density
1,532.9 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
334
82.88%
Other White
26
6.45%
Indian
11
2.73%
Pakistani
7
1.74%
African
6
1.49%
Total population: 403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
38.13%
Level 3 (A level)
55
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
17.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.04%
No qualifications
28
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
77
49.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
25.16%
Other social rented
11
7.1%
Owns outright
10
6.45%
Shared ownership
8
5.16%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Kingsway

Median price£259,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £304K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £425,000.

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
Detached17£371,000£283
Semi-Detached30£273,500£275
Terraced24£225,000£310
Flats11£139,000£186

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£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£131,000£276,000£235,000
2026£368,000£128,500£280,000£220,500
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£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£177£260£283
2026£281£252£305£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 2SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL2 2SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jun 202631, Mansfield Mews, Gloucester, GL2 5JJTerracedFreehold£160,000
05 Nov 202524, Mansfield Mews, Gloucester, GL2 5JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
30 Jun 202519, Hethel Close, Gloucester, GL2 2LBDetachedFreehold£415,000
06 Jun 202521, Hethel Close, Gloucester, GL2 2LBDetachedFreehold£454,000
30 May 202525, Hethel Close, Gloucester, GL2 2LBDetachedFreehold£458,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL2 2SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryField Court Church of England Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryField Court Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryKingsway Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL2 2SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlNewhaven Road, Gloucester, GL2 2SNWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miAsdaNaas Lane Link Road, Gloucester, GL2 2SNWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miTesco ExpressThatcham Avenue, Gloucester, GL2 2GTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miKingsway LocalThatcham Avenue, Gloucester, GL2 2GTWalking directions to Kingsway Local
0.4 miTesco ExpressElmgrove Road East, Gloucester, GL2 4PYWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 2SN, 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 Introduced2002-12-01

Frequently asked questions about GL2 2SN

Is GL2 2SN (Quedgeley South) safe?

The area around GL2 2SN 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 2SN?

The median sale price around GL2 2SN in Quedgeley South is £259,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL2 2SN?

There are 13 schools close to GL2 2SN, including Field Court Church of England Infant Academy (Good), Field Court Junior School (Outstanding) and Kingsway Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL2 2SN?

GL2 2SN 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL2 2SN 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).

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