GL1 1DG is an up-and-coming urban area on Bruton Way, 0.5km from Gloucester in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Westgate ward and the Gloucester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL1 1DG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (447 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00186356 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUTON WAY, GL1 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUTON WAY, GL1 1DG.
221
31
£ 40,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL1 1DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GL1 1DG has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL1 1DG. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near GL1 1DG are high at 447 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
Denmark Road High School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
St James Church of England Junior School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy
Tredworth Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- One Stop Shop0.7 km
- Homesense0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.7 km
- 786 Family Mart0.9 km
- Daily Field Store0.9 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Burger King0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Barton Chicken n Pizza1.0 km
- Phoenix Chef1.0 km
- Burger Beats0.5 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Spartans RFC0.7 km
- Deans Walk Inn0.6 km
- Heritage Bar0.5 km
- Kingsholm Inn0.5 km
- Englands Glory0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
115 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- My Sunflowers Day Nursery0.7 km
- Tesco Family Dining0.9 km
- White Hart / Teagues Bar0.7 km
- Khans Kebabs0.9 km
- + 110 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Asda0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Bridge House B & B0.3 km
- Spalite Hotel1.0 km
- Headway Gloucestershire0.5 km
- Kimbrose Ltd0.7 km
- Station Hotel0.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester0.2 km
- Cheltenham Spa10.2 km
- Stroud13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Market Parade0.1 km
- Bus Station Set Down0.1 km
- Transport Hub0.1 km
- Transport Hub0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GL11DG · Data under Open Government Licence