GL8 is a postcode district in Cotswold, South West, covering 335 active and 81 retired postcodes.
The largest share of GL8 (26%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a countryside community of working families and retired residents (17%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes GL8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in GL8 are around £371k, down 34.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across GL8 at 155 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 46 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 GL8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
GL8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL8 postcode area.
9,574
46
£ 46,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
GL8 is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £371k. Property prices are trending down 34.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Avening Primary School
Leighterton Primary School
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School
Sir William Romney's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Calcot Manor
- Hare And Hounds Hotel
- Hunters Hall Inn
- Oak House
- Snooty Fox Hotel
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Match Day Café
- The Trouble House
- The Holford Arms
- Avening Social Club
- TAYCT - The People's Pod
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Tetbury Fish And Chips
- Blue Zucchini
- Cafe 53
- Casa La Cucina Italiano
- Chavenage House Catering
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Imperial Chinese Cuisine
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Halls Quality Bakers
- Hobbs House Bakery
- Jesse Smith
- Knead Bakery
- Larkhill Vineyard
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op
- Tesco
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Area Profile: GL8 · Data under Open Government Licence