Postcode GL2 5EX 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 moderate crime levels, with around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £40,300 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester located about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 12.9% 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 of residents in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £40,300 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 240 ft away from GL2 5EX.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL2 5EX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gloucester located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £189,975 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £682,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 75 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the GL2 5EX postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL2 5EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Linden Road, Gloucester, GL1 5SS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 250 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL1 5TE | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | A P R Corner Shop | Robinhood Street, Gloucester, GL1 5SB | Walking directions to A P R Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | St Ann Way, Gloucester, GL2 5SA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | 3A The Peel Centre, Gloucester, GL1 5SF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.