GL1 is a postcode district in Gloucester, South West, covering 1012 active and 590 retired postcodes.
The largest share of GL1 (21%) is characterised by a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks, alongside an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately (16%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes GL1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in GL1 are around £301k, up 2.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across GL1 at 831 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 38, GL1 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full GL1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
GL1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL1 postcode area.
38,820
38
£ 38,183 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL1 spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £301k. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
The Dean Academy
Alexander Hosea Primary School
Tortworth VC Primary School
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Cromhall
Widden Primary School
Tredworth Junior School
Linden Primary School
Hatherley Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Angies Bar
- Atik
- Baker Street
- Cross Keys Inn
- Deans Walk Inn
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
74 nearby- Abus Fish and Chips
- Barton Chicken n Pizza
- Behrouz Biryani/Faasos/Holy Cow
- Best Kebab
- Bhaji's
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
175 nearby- Albert House
- Alexandra House
- Amigos And Costa Coffee
- Aroma
- Athina Chope - Olive Man
- + 170 more
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Amigo & Deli Marche
- Budgens
- Deli Greek
- Tesco
- Yo! To Go
- + 97 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Bridge House B & B
- Double Gammon Ltd
- Headway Gloucestershire
- Kimbrose Ltd
- Spalite Hotel
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi
- Asda
- Co-op
- Iceland
- Lidl
- + 6 more
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