Mainsail Lane Gloucester
26 addresses across 1 postcode (GL2), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 15302421.
- Sales: 71 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £280,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12, C: 12).
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 26 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Partners In Health, Pavilion Family Drs, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | £280,000 | £215,000 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £262,500 | £260,000 | £265,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £260,000 | £220,000 | £280,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £183,100 | £150,000 | £280,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £210,000 | £183,500 | £245,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | £220,000 | £180,000 | £250,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £233,000 | £221,500 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £193,000 | £170,000 | £214,000 |
| 2016 | 6 | £193,500 | £165,000 | £204,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £133,500 | £110,000 | £157,000 |
| 2013 | 34 | £162,148 | £108,000 | £185,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2025 | 36 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2025 | 33 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 22 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2024 | 14 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £265,000 | |
| 6 Sep 2024 | 31 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 31 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £267,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 May 2023 | 38 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2022 | 16 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2022 | 34 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2022 | 20 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2021 | 16 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2021 | FLAT 4, 2 GL2 5GJ | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jan 2021 | 22 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £183,100 | |
| 25 Sep 2020 | 32 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2020 | 33 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2020 | 5 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £183,500 | |
| 20 Dec 2019 | 3 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2019 | 6 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £184,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2019 | 15 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2019 | 38 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2019 | 12 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2018 | 40 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £233,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2018 | 35 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £221,500 | |
| 30 May 2018 | 35 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £220,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jan 2018 | 38 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2017 | 9 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £214,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2017 | 19 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £193,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2017 | 28 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2016 | 10 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £204,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 5 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2016 | 29 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2016 | 17 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2016 | 36 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £197,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2016 | 4 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2014 | 6 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2014 | FLAT 3, 2 GL2 5GJ | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Oct 2013 | FLAT 4, 2 GL2 5GJ | Flat or maisonette | £111,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 25 Oct 2013 | FLAT 2, 2 GL2 5GJ | Flat or maisonette | £108,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 25 Oct 2013 | FLAT 1, 2 GL2 5GJ | Flat or maisonette | £108,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 9 Aug 2013 | 10 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £175,645 | New build. |
| 9 Aug 2013 | 8 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £167,995 | New build. |
| 9 Aug 2013 | 16 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £161,995 | New build. |
| 9 Aug 2013 | 14 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £154,995 | New build. |
| 9 Aug 2013 | 4 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £139,996 | New build. |
| 2 Aug 2013 | 34 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £156,746 | New build. |
| 1 Aug 2013 | 6 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £150,995 | New build. |
| 12 Jul 2013 | 17 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £169,995 | New build. |
| 4 Jul 2013 | 38 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £184,995 | New build. |
| 4 Jul 2013 | 40 GL2 5GJ | Semi-detached | £179,610 | New build. |
| 28 Jun 2013 | 32 GL2 5GJ | Terraced | £162,833 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (8); House, semi-detached (8); Flat (4). Built: 2011 (12); 2012 onwards (7); 2007-2011 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6); owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
- 5, Mainsail Lane, Hempsted
- 7, Mainsail Lane, Hempsted
- 8, Mainsail Lane, Hempsted
- 19, Mainsail Lane, Hempsted
- 21, Mainsail Lane, Hempsted
- 24, Mainsail Lane, Hempsted
- 28, Mainsail Lane, Hempsted
- 32, Mainsail Lane, Hempsted
- 38, Mainsail Lane, Hempsted
- 40, Mainsail Lane, Hempsted
- Flat 1, 1, Mainsail Lane, Hempsted
- Flat 2, 1, Mainsail Lane, Hempsted
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: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- 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 (330 m)
- Land at Monk Meadow Dock, Westgate, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Mill Place & Madleaze Industrial Estate, Moreland: up to 300 homes, not permissioned (630 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 15 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 addresses are about 12 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL2 5GJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Stonehouse 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) | |
| Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Soren Larsen Way Hempsted | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Churchill Road | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 61.1 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Partners In Health, Pavilion Family Drs | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Linden Pharmacy | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Limes Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Gloucester Royal Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Gloucester Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,030 m² | 210 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | Blackbridge Allotments 2,770 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Village Cross (At Corner of Rea Lane), a listed building (Grade II*), 710 m (0.4 miles) west. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Village Cross (At Corner of Rea Lane) | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Hempsted village cross | Scheduled monument | 710 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Lady's Well | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Our Ladys Well (Within Field Aprroximately 350 Metres West of Road | Listed building, Grade I | 750 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Church of St Swithun | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Llanthony Priory, Remains of Range on South Side of Inner Court | Listed building, Grade I | 880 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Llanthony Secunda Priory | Scheduled monument | 920 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barge Arm | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Victoria Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Alney Island | Island | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Richard's Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Robins Wood Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Vale of Gloucester | Valley | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 26 |
8 of the street's 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempsted Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Linden Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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) |
| Gloucestershire College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Calton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ribston Hall High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Tredworth Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Crypt School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grange Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | 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 James' Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hatherley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Road Service Station GL1 5TA | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Sunny Garden GL1 5TA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Lidl GL1 5TE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 230 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Blue Sea Chinese Restaurant GL1 5TA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Linden Stores GL1 5TA | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Linden Pizzeria GL1 5TA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco GL1 5SS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2024 |
| CS Bakery GL1 5SY | Other catering premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| The Avenue GL1 5TH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Kebab Express GL1 5SR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Jelly Bears Day Nursery GL1 5TL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (14); On or near Quayside Way (3); On or near Midsummer Walk (3); On or near Canal Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 77% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
- GL2 5GJ: 26 addresses of 47 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Canal Court · Quayside Way · Midsummer Walk · Wharfside Close · Wagon Way · Garlandstone Walk · Drydock Way · Towpath Road · Soren Larsen Way · Jetty Road · Harness Close · Sylvanus Drive
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.