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GL2 9RB

Wentworth Close

Longlevens

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Overview

Postcode GL2 9RB is located in an urban city, within the Longlevens ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Longlevens area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longlevens is £55,708 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plock Court Playing Fields.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

Longlevens has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,587 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Longlevens has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Longlevens is £55,708 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 99 ft away from GL2 9RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Longlevens near GL2 9RB 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL2 9RB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPlock Court Playing FieldsLargeWalking directions to Plock Court Playing Fields
0.3 miMeadow ViewMediumWalking directions to Meadow View
0.4 miLongford ParkSmallWalking directions to Longford Park

Area Profile

Population
222
Population density
2,319.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.72(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.17(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.85(-71%)
Other crime
1.85(+12%)
Public order
1.85(-72%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
89.64%
Other White
7
3.15%
Indian
5
2.25%
African
3
1.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.35%
Total population: 222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
29.95%
Level 3 (A level)
37
18.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
16.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
13.71%
No qualifications
21
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
41.8%
Owns with a mortgage
32
26.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
25.41%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.92%
Social rents from council
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Longlevens

Median price£319,500
Price per sq ft£342
Sales (last 12 months)127
Typical range (middle 50%)£272K – £376K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £319,500 (about £342 per square foot) in Longlevens area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longlevens over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£397,500£323
Semi-Detached74£320,000£343
Terraced26£238,725£363
Flats3£185,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longlevens

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longlevens.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£135,000£218,000£170,000
2017£305,000£86,500£231,000£170,000
2018£319,995£125,275£237,500£178,500
2019£325,000£119,500£239,975£192,000
2020£367,500£107,000£260,000£202,000
2021£397,500£118,500£270,000£207,750
2022£375,000£132,000£290,500£240,000
2023£384,250£165,000£306,000£230,000
2024£395,000£120,500£297,500£233,000
2025£399,000£175,000£320,000£245,000
2026£375,000£320,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longlevens.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longlevens.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266£186£262£251
2017£259£225£269£275
2018£284£229£271£292
2019£287£269£295£269
2020£295£260£285£289
2021£307£288£299£297
2022£332£269£340£325
2023£346£229£316£330
2024£354£330£324£335
2025£342£253£348£350
2026£320£336£397
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longlevens.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL2 9RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20257, Wentworth Close, Gloucester, GL2 9RBDetachedFreehold£377,000
03 Apr 20255, Wentworth Close, Gloucester, GL2 9RBDetachedFreehold£275,000
28 Mar 20255, Wentworth Close, Gloucester, GL2 9RBDetachedFreehold£285,000
27 Mar 20256, Woodcote, Gloucester, GL2 9RXDetachedFreehold£335,000
03 Oct 202565, Alders Green, Gloucester, GL2 9HJDetachedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the GL2 9RB postcode area, located within Longlevens, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL2 9RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLongford Park Primary AcademyFree schools

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Milestone SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryLonglevens Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL2 9RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodLongford Lane, Gloucester, GL2 9BYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLonglevens Convenience Store1 Innsworth Lane, Gloucester, GL2 0DGWalking directions to Longlevens Convenience Store

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

Local councillors

Linda Susan Castle

Longlevens - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Luke Samuel Shervey

Longlevens - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Sarah Dawn Sawyer

Longlevens - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Cameron Thomas

Tewkesbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictGloucesterE07000081
Parliamentary ConstituencyTewkesburyE14001542
WardLonglevensE05010960
ParishGloucester, unparished areaE43000067
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LonglevensE02004636
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gloucester 001AE01022313
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about GL2 9RB

Is GL2 9RB (Longlevens) safe?

The area around GL2 9RB records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 public order.

What is the average house price near GL2 9RB?

The median sale price around GL2 9RB in Longlevens is £319,500 (about £342 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL2 9RB?

There are 7 schools close to GL2 9RB, including Longford Park Primary Academy (Good), The Milestone School (Outstanding) and Longlevens Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL2 9RB?

GL2 9RB scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,587 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL2 9RB (Longlevens) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Tewkesbury covering GL2 9RB is Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Linda Susan Castle (Liberal Democrats), Luke Samuel Shervey (Liberal Democrats) and Sarah Dawn Sawyer (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.