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GL2 5DE

Podsmead

Gloucester

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Detailed insights for GL2 5DE

Overview

Postcode GL2 5DE 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 2.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Holmleigh Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
212
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
61.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

10/10

Podsmead & Linden has a very high crime rate, with approximately 212.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

61.7%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Podsmead & Linden is £42,600 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from GL2 5DE.

Flood risk

No risk

Podsmead & Linden near GL2 5DE 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 5DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHolmleigh ParkLargeWalking directions to Holmleigh Park
0.4 miMilton Avenue Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Milton Avenue Open Space

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
1,023.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
79.5%
Caribbean
25
8.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.96%
African
9
3.24%
Other Black
5
1.8%
Total population: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
37.59%
Other social rented
32
24.06%
Owns outright
25
18.8%
Owns with a mortgage
17
12.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.02%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Podsmead

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £286,000 in Podsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Podsmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£380,000
Flats6£157,000
Semi-Detached21£300,000
Terraced11£260,000

10 year median price trend in Podsmead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Podsmead.

Schools

In the GL2 5DE postcode area, located within Podsmead & Linden, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL2 5DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Altus SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGrange Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miSecondaryThe Crypt SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.