Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

GL1 1JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL1 1JW.

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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 1JW 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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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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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL1 1JW — age 32, 18% ownership, 61% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

GL1 1JW is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Gloucester in Gloucester. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Westgate ward and the Gloucester constituency.

Within the GL1 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused.

Safety: Crime rates are high (362 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 1JW 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 1JW. 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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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 1JW are high at 362 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 offences682
Anti-social behaviour419
Shoplifting243
Public order199
Other theft126

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils0.5 km
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Widden Primary School

Requires Improvement344 pupils0.7 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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Kingsholm Church of England Primary School

Outstanding615 pupils1.1 km
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Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy

Good231 pupils1.2 km
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Linden Primary School

Good418 pupils1.3 km
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Hatherley Infant School

Requires Improvement112 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Anjola SuperStore0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Brasov South Ltd0.4 km
  • First Choice Off Licence0.4 km
  • Gracious0.3 km
  • + 73 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Headway Gloucestershire0.9 km
  • Kimbrose Ltd0.3 km
  • Spalite Hotel0.3 km
  • Station Hotel0.7 km
  • The New Inn0.4 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Atik0.5 km
  • Fever0.4 km
  • Jax Bar And Club0.2 km
  • Lord High Constable Of England0.4 km
  • The Linden Tree0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

130 nearby
  • Aroma0.2 km
  • Athina Chope - Olive Man0.2 km
  • Boswells Cafe0.3 km
  • Butlers Of Gloucester0.4 km
  • Cafe Dream0.4 km
  • + 125 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.4 km
  • Go Peri0.5 km
  • Kebab Delight and Pizza0.5 km
  • Khans Peri Chicken And Pizza0.4 km
  • Krazzy 4 Chicken0.5 km
  • + 49 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester0.7 km
  • Cheltenham Spa10.8 km
  • Stonehouse13.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Michael's Square0.1 km
  • The Warehouse0.1 km
  • The Warehouse0.2 km
  • St Michael's Square0.2 km
  • The Docks0.2 km