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GL2 9NA

Walham Lane

Westgate

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Overview

Postcode GL2 9NA 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 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Westgate Leisure Area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
188
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,109 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Gloucester & Hempsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 188 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 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £43,331 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from GL2 9NA.

Flood risk

Medium

Central Gloucester & Hempsted near GL2 9NA has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gloucester located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL2 9NA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Gloucester

N/A

Walking directions to Gloucester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL2 9NA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWestgate Leisure AreaLargeWalking directions to Westgate Leisure Area

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
1,168.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.31(+126%)
Shoplifting
63.42(+859%)
Anti-social behaviour
58.32(+291%)
Public order
29.45(+350%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.39(+214%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
180
64.06%
Other Asian
22
7.83%
Other White
17
6.05%
African
16
5.69%
Pakistani
13
4.63%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
37.67%
Level 3 (A level)
59
27.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
19.07%
No qualifications
15
6.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
4.19%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
44.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
40.59%
Owns outright
11
10.89%
Other social rented
3
2.97%
Social rents from council
1
0.99%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Westgate

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £245K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£523,144£368
Semi-Detached7£280,000£335
Terraced22£241,500£247
Flats72£153,500£233

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£125,000£199,950£193,245
2017£300,000£137,500£200,000£192,750
2018£351,750£143,000£216,250£191,000
2019£410,000£142,500£237,000£192,800
2020£410,000£158,000£235,000£216,750
2021£422,500£150,000£256,250£211,500
2022£495,000£156,500£285,000£242,000
2023£510,248£154,000£260,000£235,000
2024£483,995£147,500£307,500£255,000
2025£505,000£147,250£275,000£241,500
2026£585,000£156,500£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239£204£241£184
2017£253£214£241£189
2018£259£213£259£219
2019£283£218£266£188
2020£285£254£277£216
2021£261£251£297£208
2022£341£247£336£252
2023£327£245£293£260
2024£324£228£317£248
2025£357£225£335£247
2026£368£231£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westgate in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL2 9NA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 20258, Old Spot Walk, Gloucester, GL1 2BTTerracedFreehold£265,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 8, 64, Longhorn Avenue, Gloucester, GL1 2BLFlatsLeasehold£157,000
13 Oct 20256, Longhorn Avenue, Gloucester, GL1 2BLTerracedFreehold£250,000
10 Oct 202552, Longhorn Avenue, Gloucester, GL1 2BLTerracedFreehold£270,000
22 Apr 2025Flat 6, 64, Longhorn Avenue, Gloucester, GL1 2BLFlatsLeasehold£138,000

Schools

In the GL2 9NA postcode area, located within Central Gloucester & Hempsted, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL2 9NA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryDenmark Road High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKingsholm Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.6 miNot applicableThe King's School, GloucesterOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL2 9NA

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

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 9NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Howard Hyman

Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Pamela Elizabeth Tracey

Westgate - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Rebecca Trimnell

Westgate - 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
WardWestgateE05010967
ParishGloucester, unparished areaE43000067
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Gloucester & HempstedE02004639
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gloucester 004EE01032932
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL2 9NA

Is GL2 9NA (Central Gloucester & Hempsted) safe?

The area around GL2 9NA records about 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near GL2 9NA?

The median sale price around GL2 9NA in Central Gloucester & Hempsted is £180,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL2 9NA?

There are 4 schools close to GL2 9NA, 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 9NA?

The closest station to GL2 9NA is Gloucester, about 1,410 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL2 9NA?

GL2 9NA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,109 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL2 9NA (Central Gloucester & Hempsted) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL2 9NA is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Howard Hyman (Liberal Democrats), Pamela Elizabeth Tracey (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Rebecca Trimnell (Liberal Democrats).

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.