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GL1

GLOUCESTER

Gloucestershire, South West, England

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GL1 is the postcode district for GLOUCESTER, located in Gloucestershire, South West.

Avg price £244,517
1yr change ▼ 17.8%
Crime 250% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£244,517

▼ 17.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% below national avg

Crime Rate

284.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

250% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

334 Mbps

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.

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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

£209K £223K £237K £251K £265K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

138,598

Population

62

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.

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334.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about GL1 GLOUCESTER

What is the average house price in GL1 GLOUCESTER?
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 GLOUCESTER 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 is the population of GL1 GLOUCESTER?
The population of GL1 (GLOUCESTER) is approximately 138,598 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 19% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in GL1 GLOUCESTER?
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.

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