House prices in Gloucester
The median price paid for a home in Gloucester was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,592 sales. House prices in Gloucester did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 13.6% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Gloucester was 17% lower than the median for South West (£300,000). The average private rent in Gloucester was £1,116 a month in August 2026, 7.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). Street crime figures for Gloucester are not shown: The police in Gloucestershire have published no street crime after Jan 2026.
Where Gloucester stands out
- Rents in Gloucester had the 31st biggest rent rise of 316 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to August 2026 (+7.2%).
House prices in Gloucester
The median price paid in Gloucester was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,592 sales, or £3,128 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £385,000 | 273 | £3,675 | +2.1% | +13.2% | £445,000 |
| Semi-detached | £280,000 | 590 | £3,322 | +3.7% | +18.6% | £305,000 |
| Terraced | £217,250 | 480 | £2,967 | −0.3% | +21.7% | £260,000 |
| Flats | £140,000 | 249 | £2,453 | 0.0% | +8.1% | £177,500 |
Compared with South West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester | £250,000 | 0.0% | +13.6% | £3,128 | −0.8% |
| South West | £300,000 | −1.6% | +6.4% | £3,548 | −0.6% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Gloucester sold for a median £3,128 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 12% lower than the figure for South West (£3,548).
Gloucester has the 125th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd lowest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 5th biggest rise of 26 local authorities in South West.
Rents in Gloucester
The average private rent in Gloucester was £1,116 a month in August 2026, 7.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in Gloucester are 44.4% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Gloucester has the 142nd highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th highest of 26 local authorities in South West.
How many homes sell in Gloucester
1,414 homes were sold in Gloucester in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.02 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Gloucester were 1.5% down on the year before and 31.2% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 144th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th fewest of 26 local authorities in South West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Gloucester
Deprivation in Gloucester
Gloucester is the 142nd most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 142nd |
| Income | 124th |
| Employment | 129th |
| Education and skills | 90th |
| Health | 93rd |
| Crime | 92nd |
| Barriers to housing and services | 237th |
| Living environment | 241st |
Broadband and mobile in Gloucester
94.8% of premises in Gloucester can get gigabit broadband and 99.4% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 77.7% can get full fibre, and 0.2% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 58th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
98.0% of premises in Gloucester get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Gloucester
In the year ending June 2025, 8,634 people moved to Gloucester from elsewhere in the UK and 9,160 moved away, a net loss of 526 (3.8 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Tewkesbury 1,071
- Stroud 988
- Cheltenham 735
Most moved out to
- Tewkesbury 1,718
- Stroud 1,100
- Cheltenham 684
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Gloucester
How much does a house cost in Gloucester?
The median price paid for a home in Gloucester was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £385,000; semi-detached £280,000; terraced £217,250; flats £140,000.
Are house prices in Gloucester going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Gloucester did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 13.6%. Across South West prices fell 1.6% over the same year.
How much is rent in Gloucester?
The average private rent in Gloucester was £1,116 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £745; 2 bed £971; 3 bed £1,213; 4+ bed £1,655.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Gloucester?
77.7% of premises in Gloucester can get full fibre and 94.8% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Tewkesbury 10 km
- Cheltenham 12 km
- Stroud 16 km
- Forest of Dean 22 km
- Cotswold 23 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.