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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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Gloucester is a large city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 132,416. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 132,416 |
| Population Density | 9,941 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.8657°, -2.2431° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.5 inches (953 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.6 inches (12 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $43,964 |
| Median Age | 39.1 years |
About Gloucester
Gloucester is a large city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 132,416. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Gloucester vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Gloucester vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $43,964 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,964 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $845 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 110 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 3 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 52.3% |
| Public Transit | 4.6% |
| Work from Home | 24.2% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $303,016 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,099 |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 52,966 |
Property Tax
Climate in Gloucester
Gloucester has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 904 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 13.3 sq mi (34.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,941/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8657°N, 2.2431°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Gloucester has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 9,941/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.3 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 3 |
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 52.3% |
| Public Transit | 4.6% |
| Work from Home | 24.2% |
Colleges & Universities in Gloucester
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Close Hall | University | - | , |
| Gloucestershire College (Cheltenham Campus) | College | - | Visit → |
| Gloucestershire College Gloucester Campus | College | - | Visit → |
| Hardwick Campus | University | - | Visit → |
| Hartpury College | College | - | Visit → |
| Hawkwood College | College | - | , |
| National Star College | College | - | Visit → |
| Network HSC Training Centre | College | - | , |
| Park Campus | University | - | , |
| Pershore College part of Warwickshire College | College | - | Visit → |
| Pittville Student Village | University | - | , |
| Ruskin Mill College | College | - | Visit → |
| University of Gloucestershire | University | - | Visit → |
| University of Gloucestershire - Oxtalls Campus | University | - | , |
| University of Gloucestershire City Campus | University | - | , |
Schools in Gloucester
42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Court Junior Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Tredworth Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Meadowside Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Severn Vale School | - | - | - | - |
| Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Al-Ashraf Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Highnam CofE Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Hatherley Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Field Court Church of England Infant Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Gloucester Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Edward Jenner School | - | - | - | - |
| The King's School, Gloucester | - | - | - | - |
| Kingsholm Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Waterwells Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Edward Jenner School | - | - | - | - |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire | - | - | - | - |
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Atlus School Rutherford House | - | - | - | - |
| Valley Bridge School | - | - | - | - |
| Edward Jenner School | - | - | - | - |
| Ribston Hall High School | - | - | - | - |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Finlay Community School | - | - | - | - |
| The Altus School - Russet House | - | - | - | - |
| Kingsway Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Willow Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Holmleigh Park High School | - | - | - | - |
| Harewood Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Grange Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Harewood Junior/Infant school | - | - | - | - |
| Denmark Road High School | - | - | - | - |
| The Crypt School | - | - | - | - |
| Widden Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Hempsted Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Milestone School | - | - | - | - |
| Beech Green Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St James' Church of England Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Calton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Linden Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gloucester
51 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystery Train Radio | americana, blues | AAC 192 kbps | |
| SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul | 50s, 60s | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Incapable Staircase | ambient, disco | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SWU FM | dnb, drum and bass | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noods Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Heart Bristol | pop music | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Vibe Central Radio | club, club dance | MP3 320 kbps | |
| LASER558 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| POP DAB | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 1990s pop music | 1990s pop music | MP3 | |
| Like Radio - POP (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (MP3) | christmas music, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BCfm 93.2 | bristol, rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester | - | UNKNOWN | |
| BBC Radio Bristol | bbc, bristol | UNKNOWN | |
| Malvern Radio International - Pumpkin FM | classical baroque, classical music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (AAC+) | pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Hereford FC | edgar street, hereford fc | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (AAC+) | country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (MP3) | chill, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (MP3) | alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (AAC+) | dance anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHILL (AAC+) | chill, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ALT (AAC+) | alternative | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (AAC+) | music | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (AAC+) | dance, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand Anthems (MP3) | dance anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - NEW (MP3) | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY CLASSICS (MP3) | classics, holiday | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - LOVE (MP3) | love songs, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sunshine 855 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Groovy | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frome FM 96.6 | community radio, frome | MP3 120 kbps | |
| Crystal Love Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CruiseOne Radio | electronic, indie | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Ujima Radio | african music, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio | 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| itisnow Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Thornbury Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dean Radio | local radio, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Cotswold Hospital Radio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ONE (MP3) | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - DanceLand (MP3) | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - COUNTRY (MP3) | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WIDE Radio | club, dance | MP3 | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (MP3) | anthems, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - HOLIDAY (MP3) | holiday, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Like Radio - ANTHEMS (AAC+) | anthems, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - RETRO (AAC+) | pop, retro | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Like Radio - CHRISTMAS (AAC+) | christmas music, pop | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Gloucester
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Archive | ||||
| British National Fencing Museum | ||||
| Burgage Hall | ||||
| Butcher Row House Museum | ||||
| Dean Heritage Museum | ||||
| Discovery Centre, Museum of Gloucester | ||||
| Dunkirk Mill Museum | ||||
| Dursley Heritage Centre | ||||
| Edward Jenner Museum | ||||
| Gloucester Waterways Museum | ||||
| Holst Victorian House | ||||
| Jet Age Museum | ||||
| John Moore Countryside Museum | ||||
| Ledbury Heritage Centre | ||||
| Littledean Jail | ||||
| Malvern Museum | ||||
| Museum of Gloucester | ||||
| Out of the Hat | ||||
| RAF Defford Museum | ||||
| RMC: The Cave | ||||
| Scott House Museum | ||||
| Soldiers of Gloucestershire | ||||
| Tetbury Police Museum & Courtroom | ||||
| Tewkesbury Museum | ||||
| The Brimpsfield Telephone Kiosk | ||||
| The Bugatti Trust Museum & Study Centre | ||||
| The Folk of Gloucester | ||||
| The Museum in the Park | ||||
| The Tudor House Museum | ||||
| The Wilson | ||||
| Upton Heritage Centre | ||||
| Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Gloucester
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Books | 0.0 | |||||
| Bishops Cleeve Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brockworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charlton Kings Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheltenham Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Churchdown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gloucester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gloucester Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hesters Way Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hucclecote Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ledbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lending Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longlevens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Malvern Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Matson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minchinhampton Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nailsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newent Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newnham Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Painswick Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pershore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prestbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Quedgeley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stonehouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stroud Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tetbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tewkesbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuffley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Up Hatherley Library & Children's Centre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Gloucester
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornhill (Farmer's Market) | |||||
| Eastgate Market Hall | |||||
| Hempstead Meadows | |||||
| Ledbury Car boot sale area | |||||
| Pershore Retail Market | |||||
| Tewkesbury Farmers' & Craft Market |
Hotels in Gloucester
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Gloucester
59 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gloucester
55 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Gloucester
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Gloucester
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gloucester
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gloucester
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gloucester
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Gloucester
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Gloucester
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Gloucester
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gloucester
17 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gloucester
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Gloucester
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Gloucester
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gloucester
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Gloucester
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battledown Brewing Co | ||||
| Bespoke Brewery and Littledean Tap House | ||||
| DEYA Brewing Company | ||||
| Gloucester Brewery and Taproom | ||||
| Inferno Brewery | ||||
| Ledbury Real Ales | ||||
| Stroud Brewery | ||||
| The Fresh Standard |
Stadiums & Teams in Gloucester
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Gloucester
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Gloucester
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | Large Airport |
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Gloucestershire Airport | GLO | Medium Airport |
| MoD Boscombe Down | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Brize Norton | BZZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Fairford | FFD | Medium Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Arden Heath Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Aston Down Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Avon Lane Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Badminton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Baxterley Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bericote Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Berrow Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bidford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Biss Brook Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowden Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bowldown Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brine Pits Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Calcot Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Charlton Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Charmy Down Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Chase Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Clench Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Clutton Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cornbury House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cotswold Airport | GBA | Small Airport |
| Craysmarsh Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Crumpton Oaks Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Denford Manor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deptford Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Devizes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ditton Priors Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Draycot Farm Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edington Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Garston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Field Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Gloucester
10 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Finlay Road Post Office | |
| Gloucester Post Office | |
| Hardwicke Stores and Post Office | |
| Hempsted Post Office | |
| Highnam Stores | |
| Lower Tuffley Post Office | |
| Quedgeley Post Office | |
| Seymour Road Post Office | |
| The Grange Post Office | |
| Tredworth Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gloucester
49 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| Barton Street Methodist Church | |
| Brunswick Baptist Church | |
| Cemetery Chapel | |
| Christ Church | |
| City Church Gloucester | |
| English Martyrs | |
| Friends Meeting House | |
| Gloucester Cathedral | |
| Gloucester Elim Church | |
| Gloucester Seventh-day Adventist Church | |
| Gloucester Spiritualist Church | |
| Grange Baptist | |
| Holy Innocents | |
| Jamia al Karim | |
| Khoja Shi'a Muslim Community | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Kingfisher Tredworth | |
| Mariners Chapel | |
| Masjid-e-Noor |
Explore Near Gloucester
Quick Facts
Around Gloucester
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Gloucester
121 places within 15 km
- • Almory Gate
- • Barnwood Roman cemetery
- • Barrow Wake
- • Brimpsfield Castle
- • Coberley Long Barrow
- + 26 more
- • Art Union
- • Lansdown Art Studios
- • Lansdown Gallery
- • Park Gallery
- • Poco Culina @ Planted
- + 3 more
- • 21st C Folly (mound)
- • Barrow Hill
- • Barrow Hill
- • Barrow Wake
- • Berth Hill
- + 62 more
- • Elm Court
- • Foreman's Cottage
- • Greyfriars Priory
- • Hayden Knoll Gatehouse Lodge
- • Hayden Knoll Stable courtyard
- + 6 more
- • Cud Hill
- • Devil's Table
- • Haresfield Topograph
- • The Rock
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Gloucester
What is the population of Gloucester?
Gloucester has a population of 132,416 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 9,941 people per square mile, spread across 13.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.1 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Gloucester expensive to live in?
The median household income is $43,964, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $303,016 (7% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,099 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Gloucester?
Gloucester has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Gloucester?
Gloucester has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $845. There are 110 business establishments in the area, including 41 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Gloucester?
The median home value in Gloucester is $303,016. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,099. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Gloucester?
27.4% of adults in Gloucester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.1% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Gloucester?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Gloucester is 7.3% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 9.5% Asian. 90.7% of residents speak only English at home. 4.8% of the population are military veterans. 4.9% of residents have a disability.