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Gloucester GL53 7 area guide

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Is Gloucester GL53 7 a good place to live?

In Gloucester (GL53 7), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £477,726 on average, there are 2 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 10/10, 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 GL53 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Gloucester GL53 7 is rated high. Around 12.8% of properties (425 of 3,325) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 101 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: £71,252 (120 sales)1996: £80,462 (145 sales)1997: £85,897 (175 sales)1998: £107,710 (150 sales)1999: £109,895 (189 sales)2000: £139,090 (152 sales)2001: £152,065 (164 sales)2002: £172,321 (156 sales)2003: £210,969 (144 sales)2004: £215,793 (133 sales)2005: £240,102 (125 sales)2006: £267,160 (192 sales)2007: £270,762 (142 sales)2008: £246,369 (82 sales)2009: £263,910 (98 sales)2010: £296,475 (106 sales)2011: £264,534 (90 sales)2012: £277,083 (107 sales)2013: £321,978 (132 sales)2014: £375,591 (190 sales)2015: £340,529 (158 sales)2016: £345,358 (139 sales)2017: £416,964 (161 sales)2018: £377,411 (114 sales)2019: £415,517 (112 sales)2020: £481,818 (107 sales)2021: £420,359 (167 sales)2022: £526,219 (152 sales)2023: £398,490 (94 sales)2024: £477,726 (112 sales)2025: £476,891 (126 sales)2026: £433,425 (20 sales) 2026: £433,425 (20 sales) — part year so far £526,219 £71,252 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in GL53 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (20 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 23 crimesJun 24: 25 crimesJul 24: 26 crimesAug 24: 32 crimesSep 24: 20 crimesOct 24: 19 crimesNov 24: 28 crimesDec 24: 25 crimesJan 25: 21 crimesFeb 25: 21 crimesMar 25: 12 crimesApr 25: 34 crimesMay 25: 34 crimesJun 25: 32 crimesJul 25: 39 crimesAug 25: 33 crimesSep 25: 21 crimesOct 25: 18 crimesNov 25: 33 crimesDec 25: 29 crimesJan 26: 20 crimesFeb 26: 4 crimesMar 26: 1 crimesApr 26: 1 crimes Apr 26: 1 crimes 39 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in GL53 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 23/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
44
One-person households
40%
Households with children
20%
Households
7,106

Owned 65% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 28%

Census 2021 (ONS), for GL53 7.

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Gloucester GL53 7: frequently asked questions

Is Gloucester GL53 7 a good place to live?

In Gloucester (GL53 7), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £477,726 on average, there are 2 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 10/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Gloucester GL53 7?

Recorded crime in Gloucester GL53 7 runs at 5.1 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Gloucester GL53 7 safe?

Crime in Gloucester GL53 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Gloucester GL53 7 runs at 5.1 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Gloucester GL53 7?

Homes in Gloucester GL53 7 sell for around £477,726 on average, based on 112 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Gloucester GL53 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Gloucester GL53 7 is rated high. Around 12.8% of properties (425 of 3,325) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 101 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Gloucester GL53 7?

There are 2 schools in Gloucester GL53 7 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Gloucester GL53 7 a deprived area?

Gloucester GL53 7 sits in deprivation decile 10 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).