Postcode GL2 5GH 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 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester located about 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Milton Avenue Open Space.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a low 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 low crime rate, with approximately 42.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from GL2 5GH.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL2 5GH 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Milton Avenue Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Milton Avenue Open Space |
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 5GH postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL2 5GH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 250 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL1 5TE | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 5GH, 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.