GL1 1HY is an up-and-coming urban area on Parliament Street, 0.2km from Gloucester in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Westgate ward and the Gloucester constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (502 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1HY are sourced from Output Area E00186442 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARLIAMENT STREET, GL1 1HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARLIAMENT STREET, GL1 1HY.
281
35
£ 40,300 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL1 1HY spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £121k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL1 1HY. The average age is 34.5. 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
Terraced
£ 201,500
8 sales · Mean £ 183,500
Flat
£ 70,000
5 sales · Mean £ 89,550
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near GL1 1HY are high at 502 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
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
St James Church of England Junior School
Tredworth Junior School
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy
Linden Primary School
Denmark Road High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- 786 Family Mart0.7 km
- All Nation Foods0.9 km
- APR Corner Shop0.9 km
- Daily Field Store1.0 km
- Friendly Family Corner Shop0.7 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Linden Tree1.0 km
- Deans Walk Inn0.9 km
- Heritage Bar1.0 km
- Kingsholm Inn1.0 km
- Baker Street0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
131 nearby- Balti King0.9 km
- Buzz Bingo0.7 km
- Caribbean Wrap 20.9 km
- City Indian Takeaway0.7 km
- Concorde Cafe0.8 km
- + 126 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Asda0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Behrouz Biryani/Faasos/Holy Cow0.9 km
- Bhaji's0.8 km
- Hetty's Kitchen0.8 km
- Luna Fish House and Grill0.8 km
- Panda Chef0.9 km
- + 48 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Bridge House B & B0.8 km
- Spalite Hotel0.3 km
- Headway Gloucestershire0.9 km
- Kimbrose Ltd0.2 km
- Station Hotel0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester0.7 km
- Cheltenham Spa10.8 km
- Stonehouse13.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Warehouse0.1 km
- The Warehouse0.1 km
- St Michael's Square0.1 km
- St Michael's Square0.1 km
- The Docks0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL11HY · Data under Open Government Licence