GL1 1AG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Gloucester in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Westgate ward and the Gloucester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, GL1 1AG offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 83% 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 (463 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 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00186407 (shared with 119 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL1 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL1 1AG.
401
31
£ 40,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL1 1AG 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
83% of homes in GL1 1AG are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 1AG. The average age is 31.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime rates near GL1 1AG are high at 463 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
Widden Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
Denmark Road High School
St James Church of England Junior School
Tredworth Junior School
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- One Stop Shop1.0 km
- 786 Family Mart0.9 km
- Friendly Family Corner Shop0.9 km
- Le Coq and Dimkins Patisserie0.9 km
- Miller Co Limited1.0 km
- + 70 more
Restaurant, Cafe
120 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- City Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Park View Gloucester0.7 km
- St Pauls Playgroup0.8 km
- Stewart Taylor1.0 km
- + 115 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Hetty's Kitchen1.0 km
- Texas Chicken Ltd0.9 km
- The BBQ Society1.0 km
- Burger Beats0.6 km
- Mama J's0.6 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Bridge House B & B0.6 km
- Spalite Hotel0.5 km
- Headway Gloucestershire0.8 km
- Kimbrose Ltd0.2 km
- Station Hotel0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Deans Walk Inn0.7 km
- Heritage Bar0.8 km
- Kingsholm Inn0.8 km
- Baker Street0.6 km
- Englands Glory1.0 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester0.6 km
- Cheltenham Spa10.7 km
- Stonehouse13.4 km
Bus Stops
- New County Hotel0.1 km
- New County Hotel0.1 km
- Blackfriars Priory0.2 km
- Boots0.2 km
- New Look0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL11AG · Data under Open Government Licence