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GL2 5AG

Byron Avenue

Podsmead

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Overview

Postcode GL2 5AG is located in an urban city, within the Podsmead ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Podsmead & Linden area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Podsmead & Linden is £46,814 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Holmleigh Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
54.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Podsmead & Linden has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 621 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Podsmead & Linden has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.7%

Approximately 54.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Podsmead & Linden is £46,814 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from GL2 5AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Podsmead & Linden near GL2 5AG 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL2 5AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHolmleigh ParkLargeWalking directions to Holmleigh Park
0.4 miMilton Avenue Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Milton Avenue Open Space

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
900.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.47(+126%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.39(+157%)
Other theft
12.36(+120%)
Public order
11.71(+79%)
Burglary
7.16(+158%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
62.54%
Other White
47
14.2%
African
20
6.04%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
5.14%
Caribbean
6
1.81%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
21.01%
No qualifications
49
20.59%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
14.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.45%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
29.33%
Social rents from council
38
25.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.67%
Owns outright
20
13.33%
Owns with a mortgage
20
13.33%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Podsmead

Median price£249,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £324K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £249,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Podsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Podsmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£355,000£307
Semi-Detached20£301,000£275
Terraced12£245,000£266
Flats12£174,375£266

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Podsmead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Podsmead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299,000£187,500£146,000
2017£305,000£157,000£195,250£220,000
2018£320,000£158,000£257,000£235,000
2019£353,000£270,000£232,500
2020£316,000£158,750£259,500£226,000
2021£350,000£145,500£278,500£240,000
2022£360,000£172,000£292,500£275,000
2023£490,000£169,250£315,000£275,000
2024£355,000£175,000£288,500£275,000
2025£342,500£175,000£312,000£265,375
2026£475,000£161,000£219,000£237,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Podsmead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Podsmead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242£209£207
2017£221£226£208£225
2018£250£244£234£243
2019£244£216£246
2020£247£215£246£241
2021£259£225£221£237
2022£281£262£305£290
2023£269£262£284£260
2024£278£271£285£291
2025£317£268£259£273
2026£315£249£338£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Podsmead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL2 5AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL2 5AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 202611, Byron Avenue, Gloucester, GL2 5AGTerracedFreehold£187,500
31 Oct 202532, Keats Avenue, Gloucester, GL2 5BQTerracedFreehold£212,000
13 Oct 202530, Keats Avenue, Gloucester, GL2 5BQTerracedFreehold£200,000
13 Oct 202528, Keats Avenue, Gloucester, GL2 5BQTerracedFreehold£215,000
05 Feb 2025Flat 5, Arden House, Shakespeare Avenue, Gloucester, GL2 5AHFlatsLeasehold£110,000

Schools

In the GL2 5AG postcode area, located within Podsmead & Linden, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL2 5AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGrange Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableThe Altus SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Crypt SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL2 5AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL2 5AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSelect Convenience (Bargain Booze)Slimbridge Road, Gloucester, GL4 0NBWalking directions to Select Convenience (Bargain Booze)

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 5AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sebastian Richard Field

Podsmead - 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
WardPodsmeadE05010963
ParishGloucester, unparished areaE43000067
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Podsmead & LindenE02004644
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gloucester 009EE01022333
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about GL2 5AG

Is GL2 5AG (Podsmead & Linden) safe?

The area around GL2 5AG records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.

What is the average house price near GL2 5AG?

The median sale price around GL2 5AG in Podsmead & Linden is £249,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL2 5AG?

There are 13 schools close to GL2 5AG, including Grange Primary Academy (Requires improvement), The Altus School (Good) and The Crypt School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL2 5AG?

GL2 5AG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 621 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL2 5AG (Podsmead & Linden) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL2 5AG is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sebastian Richard Field (Liberal Democrats).

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.