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Gloucester GL3 3 area guide

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Is Gloucester GL3 3 a good place to live?

In Gloucester (GL3 3), homes sell for around £289,092 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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

Avg sold price
£289,092
from 152 sales
Population
14,775
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Schools
3
3 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
91%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
2.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Gloucester GL3 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Gloucester GL3 3 is rated high. Around 2.2% of properties (91 of 4,165) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 41 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)

Annual average (mean) sold price in GL3 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (42 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in GL3 3 (May 24–Jan 26, average 25/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 45
One-person households: 29%
Households with children: 25%
Households: 6,247

Owned 79% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for GL3 3.

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Gloucester GL3 3: frequently asked questions

Is Gloucester GL3 3 a good place to live?

How much are house prices in Gloucester GL3 3?

Homes in Gloucester GL3 3 sell for around £289,092 on average, based on 152 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Gloucester GL3 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Gloucester GL3 3 is rated high. Around 2.2% of properties (91 of 4,165) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 41 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Gloucester GL3 3?

There are 3 schools in Gloucester GL3 3 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Gloucester GL3 3 a deprived area?

Gloucester GL3 3 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).