FRIARS ORCHARD, GL1 1GE House Prices & Local Information

GL1 1GE is an up-and-coming urban area on Friars Orchard, 0.2km from Gloucester in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Westgate ward and the Gloucester constituency.

For families considering a move, GL1 1GE represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (65% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (465 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.9% year-on-year. 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 1GE are sourced from Output Area E00186495 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.