Postcode GL2 5EA is located in an urban city, within the Westgate 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. The average income per household in Podsmead & Linden is £46,814 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester located about 2.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 54.7% 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 per household in Podsmead & Linden is £46,814 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from GL2 5EA.
Podsmead & Linden near GL2 5EA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gloucester located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £171,250 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £710,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 73 | £147,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £235,000 |
| Detached | 13 | £510,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the GL2 5EA postcode area, located within Podsmead & Linden, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 5EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Howard Hyman
Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024
Pamela Elizabeth Tracey
Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024
Rebecca Trimnell
Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024
Alex McIntyre
Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.