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GL2 9AB

Sandhurst Lane

Kingsholm and Wotton

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Detailed insights for GL2 9AB

Overview

Postcode GL2 9AB is located in an urban city, within the Kingsholm and Wotton ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Kingsholm & Wotton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingsholm & Wotton is £49,428 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plock Court Playing Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Kingsholm & Wotton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,949 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Kingsholm & Wotton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Kingsholm & Wotton is £49,428 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from GL2 9AB.

Flood risk

Low

Kingsholm & Wotton near GL2 9AB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL2 9AB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Gloucester

N/A

Walking directions to Gloucester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL2 9AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPlock Court Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Plock Court Playing Fields
0.4 miSebert Street Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Sebert Street Open Space

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
4,340.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.84(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.97(+81%)
Shoplifting
12.11(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.56(+78%)
Vehicle crime
11.01(+280%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
82.87%
Other White
15
4.67%
African
9
2.8%
Indian
8
2.49%
Other
5
1.56%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
34.5%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.22%
No qualifications
41
15.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.47%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
59
47.58%
Owns with a mortgage
47
37.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.26%
Other social rented
5
4.03%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.23%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Kingsholm and Wotton

Median price£151,000
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £294K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 (about £212 per square foot) in Kingsholm and Wotton area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£405,000£306
Semi-Detached20£312,500£257
Terraced9£225,000£207
Flats56£135,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kingsholm and Wotton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335,000£110,500£237,500£165,000
2017£320,000£110,000£256,000£167,500
2018£310,000£119,500£240,000£170,400
2019£298,000£110,000£270,000£180,000
2020£425,000£115,000£242,500£186,500
2021£416,995£130,000£290,000£195,000
2022£457,000£128,000£327,000£227,500
2023£479,998£140,000£312,000£227,000
2024£535,000£128,500£267,500£233,350
2025£457,500£134,500£323,000£225,000
2026£377,500£133,500£320,000£187,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237£169£216£168
2017£202£176£223£175
2018£274£198£207£179
2019£244£183£223£177
2020£278£175£223£169
2021£311£206£239£204
2022£346£205£317£244
2023£372£212£245£259
2024£327£205£282£248
2025£329£191£274£230
2026£253£211£274£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kingsholm and Wotton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kingsholm and Wotton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL2 9AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL2 9AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Apr 2026Mossway, Sandhurst Lane, Gloucester, GL2 9ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
30 May 2025Laleham, Sandhurst Lane, Gloucester, GL2 9ABDetachedFreehold£325,000
24 Feb 2025Stratford, Sandhurst Lane, Gloucester, GL2 9ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
05 Sept 202527, Tewkesbury Road, Gloucester, GL2 9AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
17 Mar 202513, Tewkesbury Road, Gloucester, GL2 9AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the GL2 9AB postcode area, located within Kingsholm & Wotton, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL2 9AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryDenmark Road High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKingsholm Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.7 miNot applicableThe King's School, GloucesterOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL2 9AB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL2 9AB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne StopKingsholm Road, Gloucester, GL1 3BQWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miLidlMercia Road, Gloucester, GL1 2SQWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gloucester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,747
Band C£1,997
Band D£2,246
Band E£2,745
Band F£3,244
Band G£3,744
Band H£4,492

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL2 9AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Margaret Conder

Kingsholm & Wotton - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Jeremy Eric Hilton

Kingsholm & Wotton - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Alex McIntyre

Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictGloucesterE07000081
Parliamentary ConstituencyGloucesterE14001248
ParishGloucester, unparished areaE43000067
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kingsholm & WottonE02004637
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gloucester 002BE01022310
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL2 9AB

Is GL2 9AB (Kingsholm & Wotton) safe?

The area around GL2 9AB records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near GL2 9AB?

The median sale price around GL2 9AB in Kingsholm & Wotton is £151,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL2 9AB?

There are 7 schools close to GL2 9AB, including Denmark Road High School (Good), Kingsholm Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and The King's School, Gloucester. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GL2 9AB?

The closest station to GL2 9AB is Gloucester, about 1,334 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL2 9AB?

GL2 9AB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,949 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL2 9AB (Kingsholm & Wotton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL2 9AB is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Angela Margaret Conder (Liberal Democrats) and Jeremy Eric Hilton (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.