Postcode GL2 5BH 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 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 133.4 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from GL2 5BH.
Podsmead & Linden near GL2 5BH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Milton Avenue Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Milton Avenue Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £355,000 | £307 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £301,000 | £275 |
| Terraced | 12 | £245,000 | £266 |
| Flats | 12 | £174,375 | £266 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL2 5BH.
In the GL2 5BH postcode area, located within Podsmead & Linden, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL2 5BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for GL2 5BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sebastian Richard Field
Podsmead - Elected 2 May 2024
Alex McIntyre
Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL2 5BH 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.
The median sale price around GL2 5BH in Podsmead & Linden is £249,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to GL2 5BH, including The Crypt School (Outstanding), Grange Primary Academy (Requires improvement) and The Altus School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL2 5BH 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).
The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL2 5BH is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sebastian Richard Field (Liberal Democrats).
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.