GL1 1AD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Gloucester in Gloucester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Westgate ward and the Gloucester constituency.
Within the GL1 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (497 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for GL1 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00186407 (shared with 119 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL1 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL1 1AD.
401
31
£ 40,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL1 1AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
At 83% private renter occupancy, GL1 1AD is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL1 1AD. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near GL1 1AD are high at 497 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
Widden Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Denmark Road High School
St James Church of England Junior School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Tredworth Junior School
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- One Stop Shop0.8 km
- Homesense1.0 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
- 786 Family Mart0.9 km
- Daily Field Store0.9 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Burger King1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Texas Chicken Ltd1.0 km
- Burger Beats0.5 km
- Mama J's0.4 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Spartans RFC0.9 km
- Deans Walk Inn0.6 km
- Heritage Bar0.6 km
- Kingsholm Inn0.6 km
- Baker Street0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
126 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- My Sunflowers Day Nursery0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.9 km
- White Hart / Teagues Bar0.8 km
- City Indian Takeaway1.0 km
- + 121 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Asda0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Bridge House B & B0.4 km
- Spalite Hotel0.7 km
- Headway Gloucestershire0.7 km
- Kimbrose Ltd0.4 km
- Station Hotel0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester0.4 km
- Cheltenham Spa10.5 km
- Stonehouse13.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clarence Street0.1 km
- Clarence Street0.1 km
- Clarence Street0.1 km
- Clarence Street0.1 km
- Clarence Street Set Down0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GL11AD · Data under Open Government Licence