GL1 1HX is an up-and-coming urban area on St Michaels Square, 0.4km from Gloucester in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Westgate ward and the Gloucester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GL1 1HX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (358 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, down 69.1% 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 1HX are sourced from Output Area E00186357 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MICHAELS SQUARE, GL1 1HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MICHAELS SQUARE, GL1 1HX.
267
32
£ 40,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL1 1HX 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL1 1HX spans multiple life stages — average age 32, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £222k. Property prices are trending down 69.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL1 1HX. The average age is 32.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 85,000
5 sales · Mean £ 90,000
Terraced
£ 260,000
13 sales · Mean £ 257,384
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near GL1 1HX are high at 358 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
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Widden Primary School
St James Church of England Junior School
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
Tredworth Junior School
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy
Hatherley Infant School
Linden Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Anjola SuperStore0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Brasov South Ltd0.3 km
- First Choice Off Licence0.3 km
- Gracious0.2 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Headway Gloucestershire0.8 km
- Kimbrose Ltd0.4 km
- Spalite Hotel0.4 km
- Station Hotel0.6 km
- The New Inn0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Atik0.3 km
- Fever0.3 km
- Jax Bar And Club0.2 km
- Lord High Constable Of England0.5 km
- Baker Street0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
133 nearby- Aroma0.3 km
- Athina Chope - Olive Man0.2 km
- Boswells Cafe0.3 km
- Butlers Of Gloucester0.3 km
- Cafe Dream0.3 km
- + 128 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Best Kebab0.3 km
- Go Peri0.3 km
- Kebab Delight and Pizza0.3 km
- Khans Peri Chicken And Pizza0.3 km
- Krazzy 4 Chicken0.3 km
- + 55 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester0.6 km
- Cheltenham Spa10.7 km
- Stonehouse13.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Michael's Square0.1 km
- St Michael's Square0.1 km
- St Bartholomews0.2 km
- St Bartholomews0.2 km
- New Look0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL11HX · Data under Open Government Licence