Postcode GL2 5BD 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 149.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Podsmead & Linden is £46,814 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester located about 2.0 miles away. There are 7 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 149.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.9% 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 per household in Podsmead & Linden is £46,814 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from GL2 5BD.
Podsmead & Linden near GL2 5BD 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 2 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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Podsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £535,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £281,250 |
10 year median price trend in Podsmead
In the GL2 5BD postcode area, located within Podsmead & Linden, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL2 5BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Select Convenience (Bargain Booze) | Slimbridge Road, Gloucester, GL4 0NB | Walking directions to Select Convenience (Bargain Booze) |
Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.