GL2 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Hurst Close, 0.7km from Longlevens in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Longlevens ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.
For serious buyers, GL2 0BL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, up 2.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for GL2 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00113445 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HURST CLOSE, GL2 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HURST CLOSE, GL2 0BL.
267
48
£ 54,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL2 0BL combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£279k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £279k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL2 0BL. The average age is 47.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 272,000
5 sales · Mean £ 263,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GL2 0BL has low crime rates — 10 incidents 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
Longlevens Infant School
Innsworth Junior School
Longlevens Junior School
Innsworth Infant School
Sir Thomas Rich's School
The Milestone School
Longford Park Primary Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Balti Hut0.8 km
- Hong Kong City0.3 km
- Longlevens RFC0.9 km
- No 41 Coffee and Kitchen0.6 km
- Pata At Tiny Tots Playgroup0.5 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Longlevens Convenience Store0.7 km
- Nick Browns Butchers0.7 km
- Innsworth Express0.6 km
- Gurkha Sunrise Cash & Carry0.6 km
- LotusV0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Ruddy0.6 km
- Parade Fish Bar0.6 km
- Subway - Longlevens0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester2.7 km
- Cheltenham Spa7.6 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury14.6 km
Bus Stops
- Ballinska Mews0.1 km
- Horsebere Brook0.1 km
- Blackwater Way0.2 km
- Estate Agents0.3 km
- Estate Agents0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL20BL · Data under Open Government Licence