GL4, covering parts of Gloucester and surrounding areas in the South West, demonstrates moderate growth characteristics with a trajectory score of 55.6/100, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 1.4% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental growth has significantly outpaced this at 6.9% annually, suggesting a rental-led market dynamic. Population growth of 1.9% over the same period indicates modest demographic expansion. The district is currently in an active gentrification stage, reflecting ongoing development and changing neighbourhood characteristics. These metrics indicate a market where rental yields may offer more compelling returns than capital appreciation, though patterns remain relatively muted compared to higher-growth areas nationally.
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- 1Property prices up 0.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.9% per year
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What's changing in Gloucester · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.7 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
6 planning applications submitted in GL4 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme proposing 1 homes.
- Compliance with conditions 3 (Sample materials), 4 (Sample walling panel), 8 (Tree protection), 9 (landscaping scheme prior to first use), 16 (Surface water drainage) and 17 (Foul drainage) of permission 26/00744/FUL - Variation of condition 14 (Visibility splays) of permission 25/02454/FUL - (Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 24/03691/FUL for construction of 1 no. dwelling with associated works, including repairs to curtilage listed wall to include a third gable on the rear/east elevation providing enlarged ground floor living space and an additional first floor bedroom) in accordance with revised transport assessmentJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Silver Birch T6 - removal and replacement with an Iford Cherry tree. The tree was planted as part of the original development, approximately 30 years ago as 1 or 3 "small trees". It is located directly over the septic tank and main drainage routes from the house. It is located too close to the garage/flat and is causing shading and loss of light. It shades the PV's to the main house in the afternoon. It has grown too large for its original purpose. It cannot be topped or crown reduced as the branch shape will continue to grow upwards. We wish to have it felled and replaced with an Iford cherry tree in the same location, which is a more suitable size and shape for the siteApr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Erection of a single-storey rear extension with glazed link and associated worksApr 2026 · Awaiting decision
Gloucester (GL4) common questions
Is Gloucester up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Gloucester (GL4) as Active. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 24% of districts nationally. The score is down 4.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Gloucester safe?
Gloucester has a safety score of 91/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Gloucester?
The average property price in Gloucester (GL4) is £318k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Gloucester?
The median monthly rent in Gloucester (GL4) is £970 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Gloucester?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Gloucester (GL2), Blandford Forum (DT11), Dursley (GL11), Cheltenham (GL51), Tetbury (GL8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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