Gloucester vs Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Gloucester offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Gloucester
£317,651
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
£428,574
Crime Rate
Gloucester
108.8
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
49.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Gloucester
90.6%
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Gloucester
450.2
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
337
EPC Rating
Gloucester
69.8
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
68.7
Median Income
Gloucester
£30,480
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Gloucester more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £317,651 versus £428,574 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. The most affordable entry point in Gloucester is a flat at £137,083, while in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley it is a flat at £157,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 46% pricier in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley (£411,667 vs £222,518).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley prices grew faster — 48% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 49.9 offences per 1,000 people, Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley is the safer of the two – 118% lower than Gloucester's 108.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Gloucester is violent-crime, while in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestSchool quality favours Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.6% in Gloucester.
Gloucester School Inspection Breakdown
90.6% of 36 schools (28 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Gloucester | Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 36 | 2 |
| Primary | 28 | 2 |
| Secondary | 8 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90.6% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Gloucester enjoy 450.2 Mbps on average, while Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley lags behind at 337.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Gloucester and 97.9% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Gigabit availability stands at 88.3% in Gloucester and 61.5% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.
Gloucester is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (450 vs 337 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Gloucester is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley's band C (score 68.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,307 in Gloucester and £1,417 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. 60.3% of homes in Gloucester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.
Gloucester has more energy-efficient housing — 60.3% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Gloucester has a population of 118,562 while Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley has 3,584. Median household income is £30,616 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley and £30,480 in Gloucester. The median age is 45.7 in Gloucester and 46.9 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Gloucester and 59.8% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.
| Indicator | Gloucester | Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 118,562 | 3,584 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,480 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.5% | 38.7% |
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