Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

KILN CLOSE, GL1 1GG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KILN CLOSE, GL1 1GG.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GL1 1GG 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

GL1 1GG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 18% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £180k. Property prices are trending up 60.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL1 1GG is an up-and-coming urban area on Kiln Close, 0.3km from Gloucester in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Westgate ward and the Gloucester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, GL1 1GG offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (411 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £180k, up 60.4% 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 1GG are sourced from Output Area E00186357 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL1 1GG. 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

White / British76.7%
Asian / British Asian12.2%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 135,500

10 sales · Mean £ 147,275

Terraced

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 249,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime rates near GL1 1GG are high at 411 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.

Violence and sexual offences857
Anti-social behaviour528
Shoplifting303
Public order274
Other theft136

school Local Schools

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Widden Primary School

Requires Improvement344 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Kingsholm Church of England Primary School

Outstanding615 pupils0.9 km
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St James Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement159 pupils1.0 km
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Tredworth Junior School

Good301 pupils1.1 km
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Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy

Good231 pupils1.2 km
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Denmark Road High School

Good1019 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good418 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

79 nearby
  • 786 Family Mart0.6 km
  • All Nation Foods0.8 km
  • Biedronki1.0 km
  • British Halal Meats0.9 km
  • Daily Field Store0.8 km
  • + 74 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

130 nearby
  • Balti King1.0 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.9 km
  • Caribbean Wrap 21.0 km
  • City Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • Concorde Cafe0.9 km
  • + 125 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Barton Chicken n Pizza0.9 km
  • Behrouz Biryani/Faasos/Holy Cow1.0 km
  • Bhaji's1.0 km
  • Hetty's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Luna Fish House and Grill1.0 km
  • + 50 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Bridge House B & B0.7 km
  • Spalite Hotel0.5 km
  • Headway Gloucestershire0.7 km
  • Kimbrose Ltd0.3 km
  • Station Hotel0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Deans Walk Inn0.8 km
  • Heritage Bar0.9 km
  • Kingsholm Inn0.9 km
  • Baker Street0.6 km
  • Englands Glory0.9 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester0.5 km
  • Cheltenham Spa10.6 km
  • Stonehouse13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • St Michael's Square0.1 km
  • St Michael's Square0.1 km
  • New Look0.1 km
  • Boots0.1 km
  • New Look0.1 km