GL3 in Gloucester ranks at the 54th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 50.7/100, indicating average market fundamentals. Over the past five years, property prices have appreciated at a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%, while rental yields have expanded more substantially at 4.9% CAGR. Population growth in the district has been modest at 1.9% over the same period. The area is classified in the latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited observable signs of neighbourhood transformation currently. These metrics reflect a market characterised by steady rental demand outpacing capital appreciation, which may appeal to income-focused investors, though price growth remains constrained relative to national averages.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.9% 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 0.3 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
9 planning applications submitted in GL3 over the last six months, 1 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Demolish existing buildings, erect two garages with storage in loftspace, layout parking space to frontMar 2026 · Registered
- Change of use of agricultural barn to a ?Flexible Use? falling within use Class C1 (Hotel) under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R of the Town & Country (General Permitted Development) (England) Order (GPDO) 2015, Schedule 2 Part 3 Class RApr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Application for approval of details subject to condition 3 (Written scheme of investigation) of the planning application ref number 25/01049/DEMJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Gloucester (GL3) common questions
Is Gloucester up and coming?
Gloucester (GL3) has a trajectory score of 50/100 (Average), placing it in the top 48% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 2.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Gloucester safe?
Gloucester has a safety score of 88/100 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 (GL3) 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 (GL3) is £970 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Gloucester?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Kingswinford (DY6), Stafford (ST19), Droitwich (WR9), Wolverhampton (WV5), Stafford (ST17). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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