Postcode GL2 5YB is located in an urban city, within the Podsmead ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Podsmead & Linden area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Podsmead & Linden is £46,814 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester located about 2.1 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.
Podsmead & Linden has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 621 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Podsmead & Linden has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Podsmead & Linden is £46,814 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 204 ft away from GL2 5YB.
Podsmead & Linden near GL2 5YB 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 2.1 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 47 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Podsmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £535,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £245,000 |
| Detached | 5 | £360,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £297,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £171,000 |
10 year median price trend in Podsmead
In the GL2 5YB postcode area, located within Podsmead & Linden, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 5YB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sebastian Richard Field
Podsmead - 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.