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Gloucester GL1 5 area guide

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Is Gloucester GL1 5 a good place to live?

In Gloucester (GL1 5), recorded crime is 95% below the national average, homes sell for around £251,538 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Gloucester GL1 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Gloucester GL1 5 is rated medium. Around 8.8% of properties (497 of 5,635) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 405 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £39,030 (148 sales)1996: £40,402 (186 sales)1997: £49,058 (235 sales)1998: £52,239 (249 sales)1999: £57,270 (275 sales)2000: £64,031 (280 sales)2001: £74,183 (304 sales)2002: £84,599 (323 sales)2003: £108,148 (315 sales)2004: £123,704 (266 sales)2005: £131,867 (252 sales)2006: £134,106 (305 sales)2007: £146,494 (270 sales)2008: £147,732 (141 sales)2009: £135,817 (120 sales)2010: £127,581 (101 sales)2011: £128,660 (138 sales)2012: £135,367 (141 sales)2013: £136,972 (137 sales)2014: £156,933 (190 sales)2015: £164,267 (178 sales)2016: £212,116 (195 sales)2017: £221,688 (203 sales)2018: £224,170 (256 sales)2019: £222,208 (244 sales)2020: £219,254 (187 sales)2021: £284,682 (305 sales)2022: £249,487 (234 sales)2023: £264,472 (156 sales)2024: £251,538 (203 sales)2025: £269,376 (219 sales)2026: £209,632 (53 sales) 2026: £209,632 (53 sales) — part year so far £284,682 £39,030 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in GL1 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (53 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 83 crimesJun 24: 93 crimesJul 24: 65 crimesAug 24: 68 crimesSep 24: 67 crimesOct 24: 65 crimesNov 24: 72 crimesDec 24: 80 crimesJan 25: 88 crimesFeb 25: 90 crimesMar 25: 75 crimesApr 25: 57 crimesMay 25: 80 crimesJun 25: 73 crimesJul 25: 75 crimesAug 25: 80 crimesSep 25: 82 crimesOct 25: 60 crimesNov 25: 74 crimesDec 25: 63 crimesJan 26: 74 crimesApr 26: 3 crimes Apr 26: 3 crimes 93 3 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in GL1 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 71/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
37
One-person households
30%
Households with children
31%
Households
8,203

Owned 56% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 25%

Census 2021 (ONS), for GL1 5.

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Gloucester GL1 5: frequently asked questions

Is Gloucester GL1 5 a good place to live?

In Gloucester (GL1 5), recorded crime is 95% below the national average, homes sell for around £251,538 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Gloucester GL1 5?

Recorded crime in Gloucester GL1 5 runs at 13.7 per 1,000 properties, 95% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Gloucester GL1 5 safe?

Crime in Gloucester GL1 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Gloucester GL1 5 runs at 13.7 per 1,000 properties, 95% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Gloucester GL1 5?

Homes in Gloucester GL1 5 sell for around £251,538 on average, based on 203 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Gloucester GL1 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Gloucester GL1 5 is rated medium. Around 8.8% of properties (497 of 5,635) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 405 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Gloucester GL1 5?

There are 4 schools in Gloucester GL1 5 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Gloucester GL1 5 a deprived area?

Gloucester GL1 5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).