Larkspear Close Gloucester
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL1), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 15300977.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £285,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 2).
- 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 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 200 m away, and Robinswood Hill Country Park (108 hectares) is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 25 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rosebank Surgery, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £437,000 | £437,000 | £437,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £531,000 | £531,000 | £531,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £402,500 | £340,000 | £465,000 |
| 2005 | 3 | £275,000 | £250,000 | £440,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 1997 | 4 | £190,000 | £92,000 | £190,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 9 GL1 5LN | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2020 | 1 GL1 5LN | Detached | £437,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2019 | 3 GL1 5LN | Detached | £531,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2017 | 17 GL1 5LN | Detached | £555,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Nov 2016 | 4 GL1 5LN | Detached | £410,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Oct 2015 | 4 GL1 5LN | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2012 | 3 GL1 5LN | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2011 | 1 GL1 5LN | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2011 | 19 GL1 5LN | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2005 | 2 GL1 5LN | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2005 | 17 GL1 5LN | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2005 | 2 GL1 5LN | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 10 May 2004 | 8 GL1 5LN | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2002 | 17 GL1 5LN | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2001 | 14 GL1 5LN | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 29 May 1997 | 6 GL1 5LN | Detached | £92,000 | |
| 2 May 1997 | 14 GL1 5LN | Detached | £190,000 | New build. |
| 11 Apr 1997 | 17 GL1 5LN | Detached | £190,000 | New build. |
| 17 Feb 1997 | 19 GL1 5LN | Detached | £190,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 205 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1983-1990 (4); 1991-1995 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 (53% of about 1,340 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: 3 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
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 5 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL1 5LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| GL1 5EU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 25 m and 31 m above sea level (30 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL1 5EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL1 5LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) | |
| Stonehouse 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tuffley Avenue Gloucester | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Ncp Gloucester Hampden Way | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sybil Road | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 61 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rosebank Surgery | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Linden Pharmacy | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Limes Dental Practice | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Gloucester Royal Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Barton Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-op Finlay Road | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,010 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Robinswood Hill Country Park 108 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest White City Adventure Playground 2,000 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 109 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Barnabas and boundary walls, a listed building (Grade II*), 480 m (0.3 miles) south. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Barnabas and boundary walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Well Cross in Robins Wood Hill Country Park at Ngr So 838 158 | Listed building, Grade II* | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Anglican Church of St Aldate | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Matson moated site | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Llanthony Secunda Priory | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Robins Wood Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Matson Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Barge Arm | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Victoria Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Alney Island | Island | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Richard's Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 16 |
2 of the street's 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribston Hall High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 170 m | 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 |
| Calton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Linden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Crypt School | Secondary | 11–18 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tredworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Finlay Community School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hatherley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gloucester Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| 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) |
| 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Residential Home GL1 5LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Widden Old Boys Rfc GL1 5NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Ribston House GL1 5LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Bathurst Lodge GL1 4RJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Calton Select GL1 5ER | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Springfield GL1 5JZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Manuels GL4 6TP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Wongs Kitchen GL4 6TP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Finlay Local GL4 6TP | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2023 |
| The Pembury GL4 6UE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Westbourne Nursing Home GL4 6SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Hill Stores GL4 6RY | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dickens Mews (5); On or near Northfield Square (2); On or near Larkspear Close (1); On or near Ivy Mews (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 5 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
Morelands Grove · Ribston Mews · Willowtree Court · Dickens Mews · Northfield Square · Dale Close · Eastfield Mews · Southfield Road · Dickens Close · Romney Close · Sunnycroft Mews · Lewisham 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.