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GL2 5SH

Westgate

Gloucester

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

Overview

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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 409.2 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 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
409
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

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

10/10

Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 409.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

36.4%

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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from GL2 5SH.

Flood risk

Low

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.

Transport

The nearest station is Gloucester located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
206
Population density
1,290.7 per km²

Demographics

British
163
79.13%
Other Black
8
3.88%
Caribbean
5
2.43%
Arab
5
2.43%
African
5
2.43%
Total population: 206

Housing

Other social rented
26
33.77%
Owns with a mortgage
21
27.27%
Owns outright
17
22.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
6.49%
Shared ownership
5
6.49%
Total households: 77

Property prices in Westgate

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)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£485,000
Flats72£144,500
Semi-Detached13£270,000
Terraced23£243,000

10 years price trend in Westgate

Schools

In the GL2 5SH postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 mi16 plusGloucestershire CollegeFurther education

Good

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

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHempsted Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miSainsbury'sSt Ann Way, Gloucester, GL2 5SA
0.3 miThe Food Warehouse3A The Peel Centre, Gloucester, GL1 5SF
0.3 miTesco ExpressLinden Road, Gloucester, GL1 5SS
0.3 miA P R Corner ShopRobinhood Street, Gloucester, GL1 5SB
0.4 miAldi1 Clifton Road, Gloucester, GL1 5BJ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.