Postcode GL2 5SH 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 336.4 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a high 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 336.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from GL2 5SH.
Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL2 5SH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gloucester located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5SH postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL2 5SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | St Ann Way, Gloucester, GL2 5SA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | The Food Warehouse | 3A The Peel Centre, Gloucester, GL1 5SF | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Linden Road, Gloucester, GL1 5SS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | A P R Corner Shop | Robinhood Street, Gloucester, GL1 5SB | Walking directions to A P R Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 1 Clifton Road, Gloucester, GL1 5BJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 5SH, 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.