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 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 2.5 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 212.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Podsmead & Linden is £42,600 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.
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £193,500 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £732,500.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £485,000 |
| Flats | 72 | £144,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £243,000 |
10 years 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.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 121 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4NB | |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 123 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL2 4NB |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.