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GL2

GLOUCESTER

Gloucestershire, South West, England

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GL2 encompasses GLOUCESTER and its surrounding areas in Gloucestershire, South West.

Avg price £351,859
1yr change ▼ 12.3%
Crime 47% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£351,859

▼ 12.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

23% above national avg

Crime Rate

43.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

46% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

28 schools

Broadband Speed

350 Mbps

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.

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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

£328K £340K £351K £363K £374K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

12

Good

1

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 GL2 are 350.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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350.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about GL2 GLOUCESTER

What is the average house price in GL2 GLOUCESTER?
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 GLOUCESTER 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 is the population of GL2 GLOUCESTER?
The population of GL2 (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 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 are schools like in GL2 GLOUCESTER?
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.

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