GL1 1HD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Gloucester in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Westgate ward and the Gloucester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL1 1HD is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (487 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 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00113593 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL1 1HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL1 1HD.
290
37
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL1 1HD 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.
Area Character
GL1 1HD has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL1 1HD. The average age is 37.2. 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 2026-02)
Crime rates near GL1 1HD are high at 487 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
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Denmark Road High School
St James Church of England Junior School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Tredworth Junior School
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- One Stop Shop0.9 km
- 786 Family Mart0.8 km
- All Nation Foods1.0 km
- Daily Field Store0.9 km
- Friendly Family Corner Shop1.0 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- City Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Khans Kebabs0.9 km
- Park View Gloucester0.8 km
- St Pauls Playgroup1.0 km
- Ukrainians Association Of Great Britain0.8 km
- + 122 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Barton Chicken n Pizza0.9 km
- Phoenix Chef0.9 km
- Texas Chicken Ltd0.9 km
- Burger Beats0.6 km
- Mama J's0.5 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Spartans RFC0.9 km
- Deans Walk Inn0.6 km
- Heritage Bar0.7 km
- Kingsholm Inn0.7 km
- Baker Street0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Asda0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Bridge House B & B0.5 km
- Spalite Hotel0.7 km
- Headway Gloucestershire0.6 km
- Kimbrose Ltd0.4 km
- Station Hotel0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gloucester0.3 km
- Cheltenham Spa10.4 km
- Stonehouse13.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clarence Street0.0 km
- Clarence Street0.0 km
- Clarence Street0.0 km
- Clarence Street0.0 km
- Clarence Street0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: GL11HD · Data under Open Government Licence