Gothic Cottages Barton, Gloucester
1 address across 1 postcode (GL1), about 30 m long. USRN 15301211.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £145,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 98% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Gloucester Park, is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Homeless Healthcare Team, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 136 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £16,000 | £16,000 | £16,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £35,500 | £35,500 | £35,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2019 | 7 GL1 4HT | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2006 | 8 GL1 4HT | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2000 | 3 GL1 4HT | Terraced | £16,000 | |
| 25 Jun 1999 | 7 GL1 4HT | Terraced | £35,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1998 | 8 GL1 4HT | Terraced | £35,500 |
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (86% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Barton Street (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
- GOTHIC COTTAGES, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 114 - 118 Eastgate Street, Westgate: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
- Former Colwell Youth and Community Centre, Barton & Tredworth: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Great Western Road Sidings, Great Western Road, Kingsholm and Wotton: up to 315 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Station longstay car park, off Bruton Way, Westgate, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Argos and New Look buildings, Brunswick Road, Westgate: up to 20 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Fitzalan House, Park Road, Westgate, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 9 Park Road, Westgate: up to 12 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Wessex House, Great Western Road, Kingsholm and Wotton: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 18 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL1 4HT | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13 km (8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 58 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Blenheim Road Gloucester | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gloucester Leisure Centre Car Park (GL1) | 220 m |
| EV charging points | 29 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brunswick Road, Gloucester | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 62.7 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Homeless Healthcare Team | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allcare Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitecross Dental Care LTD | 320 m |
| Hospital | Gloucester Royal Hospital | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Barton Police Station | 310 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 100 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gloucester Park 12 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,770 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St James Park 8,900 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 47 and 49 Eastgate Street, a scheduled monument, 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 221 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 11 of them Grade I and 21 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 47 and 49 Eastgate Street | Scheduled monument | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Eastgate and stretch of city wall | Scheduled monument | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Winston Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Remains of Roman wall | Scheduled monument | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Greyfriars House and Attached Remains of Greyfriars Church | Listed building, Grade I | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Horton Road Hospital including area railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Northgate House and Attached Walls and Railings to Forecourt | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Barge Arm | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Alney Island | Island | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Richard's Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Robins Wood Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Vale of Gloucester | Valley | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widden Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 220 m | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James' Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hatherley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tredworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsholm Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Gloucestershire College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Denmark Road High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 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 |
| Linden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Finlay Community School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismillah Butchers GL1 4EN | Retailers - other | 20 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Barton Best Food GL1 4EN | Retailers - other | 20 m | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| TKS Food & Wine GL1 4HT | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Madina Halal Meats GL1 4EN | Retailers - other | 40 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Favour Afro-Caribbean Foods GL1 4EN | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Mums Juicy Spice GL1 4EN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Rhodel International Foods GL1 4HT | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| One Eyed Jacks GL1 4EN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Sara Grill And Restaurant GL1 4HT | Other catering premises | 60 m | 4 Good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Authentic African Foods GL1 4HT | Retailers - other | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Pizza Plus GL1 4HT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Continental Foods Gloucester Ltd GL1 4EU | Retailers - other | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Ranzoaz GL1 4EU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Al Furat GL1 4HR | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Widden Primary School GL1 4AW | School/college/university | 110 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Charles Street (24); On or near All Saints' Road (20); On or near Parking Area (16); On or near Stratton Road (13); On or near Vauxhall Terrace (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 54% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 26% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 70% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
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
- GL1 4HT: 1 address of 71 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Vauxhall Terrace · Widden Street · Sinope Street · Raglan Street · Charles Street · Stanley Cottages · All Saints' Road · Blenheim Road · Napier Street · Old Row · Beckside Court · Vauxhall Road
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.