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GL4 5DN

The Wheatridge

Abbeydale

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Overview

Postcode GL4 5DN is located in an urban city, within the Abbeydale ward of Gloucester in the South West region, and forms part of the Abbeymead & Abbeydale area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abbeymead & Abbeydale is £59,583 per year. The nearest station is Gloucester, about 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Abbeymead Contour Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Abbeymead & Abbeydale has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,806 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Abbeymead & Abbeydale has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Abbeymead & Abbeydale is £59,583 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from GL4 5DN.

Flood risk

No risk

Abbeymead & Abbeydale near GL4 5DN 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL4 5DN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAbbeymead Contour ParkMediumWalking directions to Abbeymead Contour Park
0.5 miRose GardenSmallWalking directions to Rose Garden

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
3,990.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
71.33(+979%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.7(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.85(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.31(+28%)
Public order
7.62(+17%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
300
91.46%
Chinese
5
1.52%
Other Asian
5
1.52%
Indian
4
1.22%
Caribbean
4
1.22%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
30.56%
No qualifications
53
18.4%
Level 3 (A level)
51
17.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
92
64.34%
Owns with a mortgage
40
27.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.5%
Other social rented
4
2.8%
Shared ownership
1
0.7%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Abbeydale

Median price£288,500
Price per sq ft£311
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£254K – £345K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £288,500 (about £311 per square foot) in Abbeydale area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbeydale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£345,000£353
Semi-Detached39£270,000£309
Terraced13£248,000£272
Flats1£200,000£300

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbeydale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbeydale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£132,000£193,250£186,000
2017£277,000£117,500£202,000£183,000
2018£275,000£140,500£210,000£187,000
2019£275,000£102,500£209,950£190,000
2020£285,000£225,000£195,000
2021£305,000£136,000£233,000£212,000
2022£347,500£185,000£250,000£237,500
2023£340,000£147,000£268,000£210,000
2024£360,000£138,000£258,625£241,250
2025£345,000£161,250£270,000£258,000
2026£382,000£270,000£242,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbeydale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbeydale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£215£222£187
2017£240£228£238£238
2018£254£215£241£223
2019£263£168£238£243
2020£274£263£259
2021£284£242£285£256
2022£310£246£302£296
2023£316£235£313£252
2024£313£242£306£288
2025£338£228£325£272
2026£338£297£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbeydale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 5DN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL4 5DN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202556, The Wheatridge, Gloucester, GL4 5DNDetachedFreehold£560,000
20 Nov 20251, Abbeydale Court, Heron Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BHFlatsLeasehold£200,000
21 Feb 202513, Abbeydale Court, Heron Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BHFlatsLeasehold£175,000
09 Apr 202625, Mandara Grove, Gloucester, GL4 5XTSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
02 Feb 202616, Mandara Grove, Gloucester, GL4 5XTSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the GL4 5DN postcode area, located within Abbeymead & Abbeydale, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL4 5DN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHeron Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRobinswood Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryAbbeymead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL4 5DN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL4 5DN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsHeron Way, Gloucester, GL4 4FFWalking directions to Morrisons

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 GL4 5DN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Gravells

Abbeydale - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Louise Ann Walker

Abbeydale - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Alex McIntyre

Gloucester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictGloucesterE07000081
Parliamentary ConstituencyGloucesterE14001248
WardAbbeydaleE05010950
ParishGloucester, unparished areaE43000067
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Abbeymead & AbbeydaleE02004645
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gloucester 010BE01022277
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about GL4 5DN

Is GL4 5DN (Abbeymead & Abbeydale) safe?

The area around GL4 5DN records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near GL4 5DN?

The median sale price around GL4 5DN in Abbeymead & Abbeydale is £288,500 (about £311 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL4 5DN?

There are 7 schools close to GL4 5DN, including Heron Primary School (Good), Robinswood Primary Academy (Good) and Abbeymead Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL4 5DN?

GL4 5DN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,806 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL4 5DN (Abbeymead & Abbeydale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gloucester covering GL4 5DN is Alex McIntyre (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Gravells (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Louise Ann Walker (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.