Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the GL1 postcode area, covering Gloucester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£149,870
Median price
£121,000
5-year trend
+35.3%
Total sales
23,180
The GL1 area has 787 individual postcodes with 23,180 registered sales. Prices are +62.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Gloucester. The five-year price movement is +35.3%.
A historic cathedral city with a regenerating docks area, more affordable housing than nearby Cheltenham and decent rail links.
🚆 Main station
Gloucester
⏱️ London commute
~115 min by train
GL1 averages £149,870, placing it in the affordable category, +62.4% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 23,180 recorded sales across 787 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in GL1 is +35.3%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
GL1 3PP
£111,649 avg · 179 sales
GL1 5HG
£99,186 avg · 168 sales
GL1 5QB
£109,268 avg · 163 sales
GL1 3DR
£143,539 avg · 159 sales
GL1 3LF
£143,542 avg · 157 sales
GL1 2PA
£89,913 avg · 156 sales
GL1 3PS
£123,373 avg · 154 sales
GL1 3QN
£103,800 avg · 148 sales
GL1 4DP
£123,815 avg · 144 sales
This GL1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the GL1 postcode area is £149,870, based on 23,180 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Gloucester.
Properties in GL1 average £149,870, which is +62.4% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£121,000) is 19.3% below the average (£149,870), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in GL1 have moved +35.3% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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