GL1 1LD is an up-and-coming urban area on North Villas, 0.5km from Orchard, High in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Westgate ward and the Gloucester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GL1 1LD offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (162 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 1LD are sourced from Output Area E00113605 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH VILLAS, GL1 1LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH VILLAS, GL1 1LD.
430
36
£ 40,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL1 1LD 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
GL1 1LD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1LD. The average age is 36.4. 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 2026-01)
Crime rates near GL1 1LD are high at 162 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
Tredworth Junior School
St James Church of England Junior School
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy
Linden Primary School
Hatherley Infant School
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
124 nearby- Cathedral View Respite Care Centre1.0 km
- St Mary De Lode Catering Group0.9 km
- Aroma0.4 km
- Athina Chope - Olive Man0.4 km
- Boswells Cafe0.5 km
- + 119 more
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Anjola SuperStore0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Brasov South Ltd0.5 km
- First Choice Off Licence0.5 km
- Gracious0.4 km
- + 77 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Headway Gloucestershire0.9 km
- Kimbrose Ltd0.5 km
- Double Gammon Ltd0.9 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Spalite Hotel0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Atik0.5 km
- Fever0.5 km
- Jax Bar And Club0.4 km
- Lord High Constable Of England0.5 km
- The Plough Inn0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Best Kebab0.5 km
- Go Peri0.5 km
- Kebab Delight and Pizza0.5 km
- Khans Peri Chicken And Pizza0.5 km
- Krazzy 4 Chicken0.5 km
- + 52 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester0.8 km
- Cheltenham Spa10.8 km
- Stonehouse12.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Bartholomews0.2 km
- St Bartholomews0.2 km
- St Michael's Square0.3 km
- The Park0.3 km
- The Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL11LD · Data under Open Government Licence