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GL2 5XD

Westgate

Gloucester

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

Overview

Postcode GL2 5XD 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 1.2 miles away. There are 4 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
26%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

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

26%

Approximately 26.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from GL2 5XD.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL2 5XD 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

Area Profile

Population
574
Population density
672.9 per km²

Demographics

British
492
85.57%
African
12
2.09%
Other
12
2.09%
Other White
11
1.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
1.39%
Total population: 575

Housing

Owns outright
83
33.2%
Owns with a mortgage
68
27.2%
Other social rented
57
22.8%
Shared ownership
19
7.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
5.6%
Total households: 250

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 5XD postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHempsted Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 mi16 plusGloucestershire CollegeFurther education

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miSainsbury'sSt Ann Way, Gloucester, GL2 5SA
0.3 miTesco ExpressLinden Road, Gloucester, GL1 5SS
0.4 miLidl250 Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL1 5TE
0.4 miA P R Corner ShopRobinhood Street, Gloucester, GL1 5SB
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: 16/09/2025.