Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the GL3 postcode area, covering Gloucester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£218,606
Median price
£191,000
5-year trend
+43.3%
Total sales
20,733
The GL3 area has 909 individual postcodes with 20,733 registered sales. Prices are +45.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Gloucester. The five-year price movement is +43.3%.
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
With an average of £218,606, GL3 is a mid-range area, +45.2% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 20,733 recorded sales across 909 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in GL3 is +43.3%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
GL3 3UL
£163,516 avg · 202 sales
GL3 1NT
£98,406 avg · 194 sales
GL3 1LY
£107,262 avg · 179 sales
GL3 1LT
£104,244 avg · 168 sales
GL3 3QG
£101,771 avg · 152 sales
GL3 2LU
£113,425 avg · 129 sales
GL3 1PB
£107,597 avg · 126 sales
GL3 2HT
£115,273 avg · 114 sales
GL3 2NF
£92,698 avg · 114 sales
This GL3 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 GL3 postcode area is £218,606, based on 20,733 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Gloucester.
Properties in GL3 average £218,606, which is +45.2% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£191,000) is 12.6% below the average (£218,606), 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 GL3 have moved +43.3% 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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