GL2 — GLOUCESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in GL2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL2 is £351,859, which is 20% below the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL2 cost 22.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL2 have fallen 12.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£448,112	1026
Semi-detached	£293,028	1039
Terraced	£232,854	826
Flat	£144,285	239
All types	£351,859	3264

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in GL2

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

With 43.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL2 has a crime rate well 46% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in GL2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL2 has 28 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 12 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Elmbridge Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Longlevens Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Longlevens Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Churcham Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Slimbridge Primary School	Primary	Good	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 GL2 are 350.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

350.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL2 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

GL2 — GLOUCESTER

Area Summary

GL2 (GLOUCESTER) offers above-average property prices (£351,859, 23% above national average), low crime (46% below national average), 28 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (350 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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GL1

GLOUCESTER

£245K

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£343K

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£326K

▼ 13.7% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in GL2?

The average house price in GL2 (GLOUCESTER) is £351,859, based on 3264 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 23% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.3% over the past year.

Is GL2 a safe area to live?

Crime in GL2 is significantly below the national average (43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (18.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in GL2?

There are 28 schools in or near GL2. 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 12 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in GL2?

Council tax in GL2 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 GL2?

The average broadband download speed in GL2 is 350 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in GL2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in GL2 are owner-occupied. 19% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 138,598.