Area Guide – Gloucester (GL)

Living in Gloucester (GL)

Crime levels in Gloucester (GL) are above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Gloucester (GL)

Is Gloucester (GL) a good place to live?

Gloucester (GL) has crime levels above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in Gloucester (GL)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 11 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Gloucester (GL)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Above England average (113 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 11 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Widden Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.2 mi
Colwell School for Girls	Secondary	Not rated	0.4 mi
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
St James' Church of England Junior School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.5 mi
St Peter's Catholic Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
St Peter's Catholic Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
St Peter's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
High School for Girls	Secondary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Denmark Road High School	Secondary	Good	0.6 mi
St Paul's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Gloucestershire College	16 plus	Not rated	0.7 mi
Tredworth Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Tredworth Junior School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Hatherley Infant School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Oxstalls Community School	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Bishops' College	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Elmbridge Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Linden Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Linden Secondary School	Secondary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Elmbridge Primary School	Primary	Good	1.1 mi
Coney Hill Infants' School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Coney Hill Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Coney Hill Community Primary School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Finlay Community School	Primary	Good	1.2 mi
Finlay Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Finlay Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
Calton Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.2 mi
Ribston Hall High School	Secondary	Good	1.3 mi
Calton Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via Gloucester Rail Station

Station	Distance
Gloucester Rail Station	0.1 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 59 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
SOUTH COTSWOLDS IMPROVED ACCESS	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
MSKCAT SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
DERMATOLOGY PRIMARY CARE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
IMPROVED ACCESS SHARED PROVISON	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
NORTH COTSWOLDS IMPROVED ACCESS	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
ENT GP SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
CHOICE PLUS	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
MHICT NORTH	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
GLOUCESTER RECOVERY	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
WORKING AGE ADULTS - PULLMAN PLACE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
OLDER AGE - FIELDVIEW	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
LDISS	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
ASSERTIVE OUTREACH GLOUCESTER	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
CRISIS RES AND HOME TREATMENT TEAM	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
BARTONGATE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
PRIMARY CARE SUBSTANCE MISUSE TEAM	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
KINGSHOLM SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
COMMUNITY PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
BONE HEALTH SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
ESCALATION BED SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
PRIMARY CARE FRONT DOOR (ED) OOH	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
CONTINENCE SERVICE GRH	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
MENTAL HEALTH LIAISON TEAM	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - THE ORCHARD CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
GWC INTERMEDIATE CARE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
THE HOMELESS HEALTHCARE TEAM	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
HOMELESS HEALTHCARE	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
WORKING AGE ADULTS-RIKENEL	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
SPECIALIST COMMUNITY FORENSIC TEAM	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
CAAAS	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
ST MICHAELS SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
VIA GLOUCESTERSHIRE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
GLOUCESTERSHIRE DRUG & ALCOHOL RECOVERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
MENTAL HEALTH ICT	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
WORKING AGE ADULTS - WOTTON LAWN HPL	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
HEART FAILURE SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
NEWMEDICA GLOUCESTERSHIRE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
CYPS - ACORN HOUSE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
FAMILY HAVEN	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
GLOUCESTER INNER CITY PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
SEVERNSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
WEST OF FOREST OF DEAN PCN HUB	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
GLOUCESTER HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
SEVERNSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
IMPROVED ACCESS GLOUCESTER INNER CITY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
PARTNERS IN HEALTH, PAVILION FAMILY DRS	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
CHELTENHAM ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ROSEBANK SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ROSEBANK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ROSEBANK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
SAINTBRIDGE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
LONGLEVENS SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
NEWMEDICA GLOUCESTERSHIRE (BRIGHOUSE)	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
LYMPHOEDEMA SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
HUCCLECOTE SURGERY	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
GLOUCESTERSHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	0.3 mi