Postcode GL2 5BB 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 212.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Podsmead & Linden is £42,600 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester located about 1.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Milton Avenue Open Space.
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.
Podsmead & Linden has a very high crime rate, with approximately 212.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 61.7% 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.
The average income of residents in Podsmead & Linden is £42,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL2 5BB.
Podsmead & Linden near GL2 5BB 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Milton Avenue Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Milton Avenue Open Space |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Podsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £372,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £306,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in Podsmead
In the GL2 5BB postcode area, located within Podsmead & Linden, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL2 5BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Select Convenience (Bargain Booze) | Slimbridge Road, Gloucester, GL4 0NB | Walking directions to Select Convenience (Bargain Booze) |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.