GL1 — GLOUCESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in GL1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL1 is £244,517, which is 45% below the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL1 cost 14.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL1 have fallen 17.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£417,822	103
Semi-detached	£266,533	449
Terraced	£200,253	667
Flat	£136,468	556
All types	£244,517	1889

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in GL1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 284.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL1 has a crime rate significantly 250% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

104.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

8.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

10.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

55.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

48.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in GL1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL1 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Tredworth Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Linden Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Paul's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The King's School, Gloucester	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,598

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

19.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in GL1 are 334.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

334.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL1 is collected by Gloucester. The Band D rate is £2,049/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

GL1 — GLOUCESTER

Area Summary

GL1 (GLOUCESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£244,517), higher-than-average crime (250% above national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (334 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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GL2

GLOUCESTER

£352K

▼ 12.3% YoY

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£343K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in GL1?

The average house price in GL1 (GLOUCESTER) is £244,517, based on 1889 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 17.8% over the past year.

Is GL1 a safe area to live?

Crime in GL1 is above the national average (284.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (104.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (55.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in GL1?

There are 17 schools in or near GL1. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in GL1?

Council tax in GL1 is collected by Gloucester. The Band D rate is £2,049 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in GL1?

The average broadband download speed in GL1 is 334 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in GL1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in GL1 are owner-occupied. 19% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 138,598.