Bridge Close Gloucester
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL2), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 15301095.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2013 the median was £335,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- 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 C; Band D in Gloucester costs £2,356 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Partners In Health, Pavilion Family Drs, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 8 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £182,500 | £182,500 | £182,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2013 | 3 GL2 5JZ | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2010 | 3 GL2 5JZ | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2003 | 1 GL2 5JZ | Detached | £182,500 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 117 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (1).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (28% of about 900 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 12 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- St James Church Building, Bristol Road, Moreland: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
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 4 addresses are between 26 m and 28 m above sea level (27 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL2 5JZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| GL2 5LG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Stonehouse 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Court Gardens Hempsted | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Byron Avenue | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 60.5 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Partners In Health, Pavilion Family Drs | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Linden Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Limes Dental Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Gloucester Royal Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Gloucester Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg - Sparrows Wharf | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,030 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | Blackbridge Allotments 2,770 m² | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hempsted village cross, a scheduled monument, 380 m north-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hempsted village cross | Scheduled monument | 380 m north-west |
| Village Cross (At Corner of Rea Lane) | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m north-west |
| Church of St Swithun | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Lady's Well | Scheduled monument | 710 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Our Ladys Well (Within Field Aprroximately 350 Metres West of Road | Listed building, Grade I | 710 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Llanthony Secunda Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barge Arm | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Victoria Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Alney Island | Island | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Madam's Pool | Tidal water | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Richard's Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Robins Wood Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempsted Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Linden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Crypt School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Calton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grange Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ribston Hall High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Gloucestershire College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Meadowside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Tredworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lysons Hall GL2 5LH | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| English Holiday Cruises Ltd GL2 5DH | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Burgers Brunch And Treats T/A Noodles And Rice Box GL2 5DB | Mobile caterer | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hilton Close (3); On or near The Anchorage (2); On or near Court Gardens (1); On or near Bridge Close (1); On or near Horseshoe Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Waters Reach · Horseshoe Way · Little Hill Ground · Tawny Way · Horseshoe Way · The Forge · Court Gardens · Tyning Close · Hilton Close · The Five Acres · The Anchorage · The Gallops
All the streets in GL2 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.