Postcode report
Is GL1 5AJ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About GL1 5AJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
GL1 5AJ is a postcode in Moreland, Gloucester, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GL1 5AJ, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GL1 5AJ are jobs and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for GL1 5AJ is based on Gloucester 004 Census 2021. It covers 11,559 residents, 1,486 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 39% owner-occupied, 41% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near GL1 5AJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GL1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £186k from 142 rolling sales, up 8.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GL1 5AJ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 3 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GL1 5AJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around GL1 5AJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 24 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about GL1 5AJ
Is GL1 5AJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near GL1 5AJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near GL1 5AJ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near GL1 5AJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for GL1 5AJ?
LocaleIQ matched GL1 5AJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GL1 5AJ?
The latest median sold price is £186k based on 142 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GL1 5AJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 24 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.