Property for sale in Gloucester

From Roman roots to riverside revival

Gloucester’s rich history, cultural evolution and improving amenities make it one of the most interesting places to buy in the West of England. With its Roman past, rejuvenated docks, and access to both countryside and coastline, the city offers an appealing mix of tradition, transformation and connectivity.

Set against the backdrop of Gloucester Cathedral, one of Britain’s most iconic religious buildings – and filming location for the Harry Potter films – the city’s architectural highlights span Roman foundations, medieval streets, and elegant Georgian townhouses. In recent years, a major regeneration project has transformed Gloucester Docks into a lively mixed-use area, combining waterside apartments with shops, restaurants and museums.

The property market here is diverse, with period homes and larger family properties in areas like Longlevens and Barnwood proving particularly popular. The leafy suburb of Hucclecote also attracts families with its village feel and good access to schools, while central neighbourhoods like Kingsholm offer Victorian terraces and characterful homes close to the action. Just outside the city, villages such as Hardwicke, Churchdown and Highnam provide more space and seclusion, with countryside surroundings and easy routes into town.