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GL2 5FJ

Westgate

Gloucester

England / South West / Gloucester / Central Gloucester & Hempsted / Westgate / GL2 5FJ

Overview

Postcode GL2 5FJ 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 66.2 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

12.9%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £40,300 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from GL2 5FJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL2 5FJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gloucester located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Westgate

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £732,500.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£485,000
Flats73£144,000
Semi-Detached13£260,000
Terraced22£243,500

10 years price trend in Westgate

Schools

In the GL2 5FJ postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryLinden Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHempsted Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miTesco ExpressLinden Road, Gloucester, GL1 5SS
0.3 miLidl250 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL1 5TE
0.3 miA P R Corner ShopRobinhood Street, Gloucester, GL1 5SB
0.3 miSainsbury'sSt Ann Way, Gloucester, GL2 5SA
0.4 miThe Food Warehouse3A The Peel Centre, Gloucester, GL1 5SF

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.