Bearland Gloucester
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL1), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 15300079.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Gloucester costs £2,356 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St Lucy's Court, is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 11 to 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Severnside Medical Practice, about 150 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 227 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Gloucester in 2026-27: Band D £2,356 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,571 | £1,832 | £2,094 | £2,356 | £2,879 | £3,403 | £3,926 | £4,712 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (79% of about 2,330 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Barbican, City Centre (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- CROWN COURTS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Gloucester Prison, the Quay, Westgate: up to 202 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- Quayside part of Blackfriars LDO, Quay Street, Westgate: up to 50 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- The former Fleece Hotel and Longsmith Street Carpark, Greater Blackfriars, Westgate: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- 12-16 Quay Street, former Lansons, Westgate: up to 45 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- 18 Quay Street, Cathedral Coaches, Westgate, not permissioned (200 m)
- Former Poundstretcher, 32-34 Westgate Street: up to 5 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- 74-78 Southgate Street, Westgate: up to 5 homes, permissioned (270 m)
- Southgate Moorings, off Southgate Street, Westgate, permissioned (380 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 11 m and 13 m above sea level (12 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL1 2JP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Stonehouse 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.5 km (8.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 60 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blackfriars Priory Gloucester | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longsmith Street Car Park | 160 m |
| EV charging points | 20 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 60 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 62.7 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Severnside Medical Practice | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Badham Pharmacy | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 150 m |
| Hospital | Gloucester Royal Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Gloucester Police Station | 10 m |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 3-5 Westgate Street Halifax | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Lucy's Court 1,590 m² | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Gloucester Park 12 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,160 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Archdeacon Meadow 3.8 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Deans Way Allotments 1,480 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bearland House and Attached Railings and Gates to Forecourt, a listed building (Grade II*), 50 m. 359 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 34 of them Grade I and 37 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bearland House and Attached Railings and Gates to Forecourt | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m |
| Bearland Lodge | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m south-east |
| Ladybellegate House | Listed building, Grade I | 100 m south-east |
| 59 AND 61, WESTGATE STREET (See details for further address information) | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m north-east |
| Blackfriars | Scheduled monument | 200 m south |
| Tower of St Michael's Church | Scheduled monument | 260 m east |
| St Mary's gateway | Scheduled monument | 270 m north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Dock | Lake or reservoir | 360 m south |
| Barge Arm | Lake or reservoir | 480 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Alney Island | Island | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Richard's Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Vale of Gloucester | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Lassington Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gloucester: see them on the Gloucester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsholm Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Widden Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Denmark Road High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St James' Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tredworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Linden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hatherley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Shire Hall GL1 2TG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Clementine GL1 2NZ | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Fountain Inn GL1 2NW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Mister's Cafe GL1 2NW | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Bangkok Canteen GL1 2NZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Brimbles Cafe GL1 2NZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Sword Inn GL1 2NW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| The Gloucester Refillery GL1 2NZ | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| The Drunken Duck GL1 2HG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Janes Pantry GL1 2PE | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| The Wiggly Worm GL1 2NF | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Manifest GL1 2NW | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Angel African Kitchen Limited GL1 2NW | Other catering premises | 150 m | 4 Good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| The Comfy Pew GL1 2NE | Other catering premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| The Folk Cafe GL1 2PG | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 |
| Vehicle crime | 27 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near College Street (66); On or near Parking Area (51); On or near Lower Quay Street (32); On or near Upper Quay Street (22); On or near Bull Lane (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 1% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 33% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 20% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 32% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 25% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Angel African Kitchen Limited (other catering premises, GL1 2NW) re-inspected, still 4 Good (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bearland · Barbican Way · Berkeley Street · Upper Quay Street · Barbican Road · Ladybellegate Street · Bull Lane · Barrack Square · College Street · Cross Keys Lane · Blackfriars · Three Cocks Lane
All the streets in GL1 and across Gloucester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.