Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

LEA CRESCENT, GL2 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA CRESCENT, GL2 0DU.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

GL2 0DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £314k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 7.2% year-on-year.

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

GL2 0DU is a sought-after residential area on Lea Crescent, 0.3km from Longlevens in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Longlevens ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL2, GL2 0DU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £314k, up 7.2% 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 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00113451 (shared with 8 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 GL2 0DU. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 343,750

4 sales · Mean £ 346,875

Semi-Detached

£ 305,000

10 sales · Mean £ 325,450

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

GL2 0DU has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Longlevens Junior School

Good483 pupils0.3 km
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Longlevens Infant School

Good342 pupils0.4 km
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The Milestone School

Outstanding324 pupils0.6 km
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Sir Thomas Rich's School

Good1154 pupils0.8 km
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Innsworth Junior School

Good149 pupils0.8 km
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Longford Park Primary Academy

Good221 pupils1.1 km
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Innsworth Infant School

Good102 pupils1.2 km
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Elmbridge Primary School

Good625 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • M R Stores Trading As Padda Limited0.9 km
  • Londis Of Oxstalls0.8 km
  • MFG At Longlevens Service Station0.5 km
  • Mid Counties Co-Op Soc Ltd County Foodstore0.6 km
  • Gurkha Sunrise Cash & Carry0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Balti Hut0.6 km
  • Creative Kids0.3 km
  • George's Kebab0.4 km
  • Glevum Inn0.8 km
  • Greyhound Inn0.5 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Subway - Longlevens0.5 km
  • Ruddy0.4 km
  • Parade Fish Bar0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester2.3 km
  • Cheltenham Spa8.0 km
  • Stroud15.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Brooklands Park0.2 km
  • Brooklands Park0.2 km
  • Oxstalls Lane0.3 km
  • Longlevens Crossroads0.3 km
  • College Fields0.3 km