GL3 — GLOUCESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in GL3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL3 is £342,751, which is 22% below the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL3 cost 19.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL3 have risen 0.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£434,657	651
Semi-detached	£300,329	899
Terraced	£256,931	421
Flat	£138,104	202
All types	£342,751	2232

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in GL3

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

With 10.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL3 has a crime rate well 87% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in GL3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL3 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hillview Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Dinglewell Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Dinglewell Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Churchdown Parton Manor Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Churchdown Village Junior 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 GL3 are 359.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

359.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL3 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

GL3 — GLOUCESTER

Area Summary

GL3 (GLOUCESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£342,751), low crime (87% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (359 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low 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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GLOUCESTER

£326K

▼ 13.7% YoY

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£380K

▼ 3.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in GL3?

The average house price in GL3 (GLOUCESTER) is £342,751, based on 2232 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.5% over the past year.

Is GL3 a safe area to live?

Crime in GL3 is significantly below the national average (10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in GL3?

There are 17 schools in or near GL3. 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in GL3?

Council tax in GL3 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 GL3?

The average broadband download speed in GL3 is 359 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in GL3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in GL3 are owner-occupied. 19% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 138,598.