Area Analysis South Gloucestershire, South West

GL12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL12 postcode area.

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Population

16,036

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 49,250 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

GL12 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £361k. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.

home £361,666 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL12 is a postcode district in South Gloucestershire, South West, covering 456 active and 100 retired postcodes.

The largest share of GL12 (15%) is characterised by a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (14%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes GL12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in GL12 are around £361k, up 6.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across GL12 at 166 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full GL12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1286
Anti-social behaviour369
Public order214
Criminal damage and arson191
Other theft180

school Local Schools

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Alexander Hosea Primary School

Good213 pupils
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Tortworth VC Primary School

Good58 pupils
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Cromhall

Good71 pupils
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Kingswood Primary School

Good115 pupils
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Hillesley Church of England Primary School

Good37 pupils
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Blue Coat CofE Primary School

Outstanding296 pupils
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The British School

Good169 pupils
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Katharine Lady Berkeley's School

Good1532 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • De Vere Tortworth Court
  • Marcos Italian South Gloucester
  • Swan Hotel
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Pavilion Sports & Social Club
  • Huntsman Inn
  • Railway Tavern
  • Royal Oak
  • The Pear Tree Inn
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Chopsticks
  • Dobbies
  • Eastwood Garden Centre Cafe
  • HMP Leyhill
  • Leyhill Grounds
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco
  • The Midcounties Co-operative
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bunters Limited
  • Clarence And Co Ltd
  • Delights Pizza And Kebab House
  • The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub
  • Wotton British Takeaway
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • L'Affinage Du Fromage
  • Spar
  • Parsons Bakery
  • Relish Deli
  • Walkers the Bakers (Wotton)
  • + 12 more