Postcode GL2 5EN 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 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 2.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Holmleigh Park.
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 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from GL2 5EN.
Podsmead & Linden near GL2 5EN 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Holmleigh Park | Large | Walking directions to Holmleigh Park |
| 0.5 mi | Quedgeley Park | Small | Walking directions to Quedgeley Park |
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 5EN postcode area, located within Podsmead & Linden, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL2 5EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 121 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4NB | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 123 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4NB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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.