Watts Close Gloucester
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL3), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 15300404.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £520,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 4.1 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hucclecote Surgery, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 36% 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 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £385,000 | £355,000 | £395,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £356,000 | £356,000 | £356,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2005 | 3 | £276,450 | £247,000 | £289,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £100,500 | £100,500 | £100,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £85,820 | £85,820 | £85,820 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2026 | 9 GL3 3RJ | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2019 | 4 GL3 3RJ | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2019 | 7 GL3 3RJ | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2019 | 2 GL3 3RJ | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 8 GL3 3RJ | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2014 | 9 GL3 3RJ | Detached | £356,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2013 | 6 GL3 3RJ | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2006 | 3 GL3 3RJ | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2005 | 8 GL3 3RJ | Detached | £289,950 | |
| 4 Mar 2005 | 9 GL3 3RJ | Detached | £276,450 | New build. |
| 9 Feb 2005 | 7 GL3 3RJ | Detached | £247,000 | New build. |
| 15 Sep 1999 | 6 GL3 3RJ | Detached | £116,000 | |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 2 GL3 3RJ | Detached | £100,500 | |
| 14 Jul 1995 | 1 GL3 3RJ | Detached | £85,820 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); House, detached (2). Built: 2003-2006 (3); 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 (50% of about 860 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.
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 11 addresses are between 38 m and 39 m above sea level (39 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL3 3QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL3 3RJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gloucester 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cheltenham Spa 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Churchdown Lane Hucclecote | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Transport Hub Gloucester | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 64 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hucclecote Surgery | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hucclecote Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Acorn Dental Surgery | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Wotton Lawn Hospital | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Barton Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Hillview Cashzone | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coopers Edge Public Open Space 6.8 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hucclecote Roman villa, a scheduled monument, 490 m (0.3 miles) north. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hucclecote Roman villa | Scheduled monument | 490 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Churchdown Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| The Brake | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Nut Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Tinker's Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Witcombe Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 11 |
11 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinglewell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dinglewell Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Hillview | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coopers Edge School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abbeymead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barnwood Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift Brockworth | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hucclecote Methodist Church Lunch Club GL3 3QR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Welcome Cafe GL3 3QR | Other catering premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Top Shop Express GL3 3TS | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Pineholt Bowls Club GL3 3SN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Dean Close Little Trees | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Hucclecote Service Station GL3 3RX | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Neverland Childcare GL3 3RX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Chosen Care Ltd GL3 3TX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| The Little People GL3 3TX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Rowes Cornish Bakers GL3 4AA | Other catering premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Billbrook Road (3); On or near Pineholt Gate (3); On or near Cousley Close (1); On or near Carisbrooke Road (1); On or near Hampton Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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 Hucclecote Methodist Church Lunch Club (restaurant/cafe/canteen, GL3 3QR) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 23 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Billbrook Road · Carisbrooke Road · Belmont Avenue · The Vines · Cousley Close · Hampton Close · Pineholt Gate · Crosby Close · Churchdown Lane · Bird Road · Stocken Close · Buscombe Gardens
All the streets in GL3 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.