Barton
Gloucester 005 · 5 sub-areas · 9,378 residents
Gloucester 005 is a densely populated neighbourhood within Gloucester, home to around 9,400 people and one of the more affordable pockets in the South West. A typical two-bedroom flat runs about £956 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — though rents rose around 8% in the past year. The area has a notably young age profile and one of the highest proportions of private renters in the city.
Barton is a green, lower-density part of Gloucester — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Barton?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,099 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Barton in Gloucester
Living in Barton
Gloucester 005 sits within one of England's more deprived urban areas — the neighbourhood scores in the bottom 20% on the Index of Multiple Deprivation, which shapes a lot about daily life here. It's a working-class residential area with a high proportion of families and young adults, and it has a distinctly mixed, multicultural character: just under 59% of residents were born in the UK, and the area's ethnic diversity index of 62.7 is well above most South West comparators.
On rent, this is genuinely cheap for southern England. A two-bedroom home costs around £956 a month, and even a three-bedroom comes in at roughly £1,192 — well under what you'd pay in Bristol or Bath. That affordability comes with context, though: median take-home pay here leaves residents spending around 54% of it on rent, which is a heavy burden. The cost of homeownership is comparatively accessible — the median sale price is around £182,000, and a typical deposit is within reach in about three years — but many residents rent rather than own, with around 40% in private tenancies.
Demographically, over a quarter of residents are under 18, which gives the neighbourhood a family-heavy feel. Roughly 22% of households are couples with children, and single-person households account for just under 30%. The degree-holder share sits at around 23%, which is moderate rather than high — this isn't a graduate enclave, but it's not solely manual-work territory either.
For commuting, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 800 metres away — about a ten-minute walk — and the fastest public-transport route to Birmingham runs around 66 minutes. Car use dominates locally, with around half of residents driving to work; only about 8% use public transport. Broadband coverage is strong, with 100% gigabit availability across the neighbourhood. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Gloucester 005 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The area is genuinely affordable — two-bedroom rents run around £956 a month — and it has a strong community feel with a young, diverse population. The trade-off is a crime rate well above the national average and a below-average share of Good or Outstanding schools nearby. For buyers, the median sale price of around £182,000 is a real draw.
- What is the rent in Gloucester 005?
- A one-bedroom flat averages around £733 a month, a two-bedroom around £956, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,192. These are estimates based on Gloucester-wide data scaled by local sale prices. Rents rose around 8% in the past year, so prices are moving. That said, this is still notably cheaper than Bristol or Bath for comparable properties.
- Is Gloucester 005 safe?
- Crime runs at around 133 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is well above the UK national average of roughly 80. Gloucester as a whole has elevated crime relative to the South West, and this neighbourhood reflects that. It's worth checking street-level crime maps for specific roads you're considering, as risk varies across the area.
- What's the commute from Gloucester 005 to Birmingham?
- Around 66 minutes by public transport — the nearest mainline rail station is about a ten-minute walk away. That makes Birmingham the most realistic major employment hub for regular commuters. London takes around 103 minutes by rail, which is possible but demanding as a daily run.
- Who lives in Gloucester 005?
- Predominantly families and young adults. Over a quarter of residents are under 18, and the 18–34 age group accounts for another 25%. Around 40% privately rent, and the area has a notably diverse population — just under 59% were born in the UK. It's a working-class, community-oriented neighbourhood rather than a professional enclave.
- What schools are near Gloucester 005?
- There are 85 schools within 2 km of typical residents, so there's no shortage of options. Around 46% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 2.5 km away. Families should research individual schools carefully, as quality varies significantly across the local catchment area.
- How affordable is buying a home in Gloucester 005?
- More accessible than most of southern England. The median sale price is around £182,000, and a typical deposit is achievable in about three years on a median local income. Council tax (Band D) adds around £2,356 a year. That said, median take-home pay leaves residents spending over half their income on rent, so affordability is relative to your earnings.