Postcode GL2 5DG is located in an urban city, within the Westgate ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Central Gloucester & Hempsted area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 373.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester located about 1.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,357 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 373.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from GL2 5DG.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL2 5DG has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gloucester located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £710,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £502,500 |
| Flats | 75 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the GL2 5DG postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL2 5DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | St Ann Way, Gloucester, GL2 5SA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | 3A The Peel Centre, Gloucester, GL1 5SF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Gloucester, GL1 2DN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Norfolk Street, Gloucester, GL1 1UT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 1 Clifton Road, Gloucester, GL1 5BJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.