Area Analysis Cotswold, South West

GL56 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL56 postcode area.

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Population

10,063

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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9/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL56 combines high owner-occupation (63%), strong property values (£504k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £504k. Property prices are trending down 10.2% year-on-year.

home £504,846 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL56 is a postcode district in Cotswold, South West, covering 512 active and 143 retired postcodes.

The largest share of GL56 (42%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (19%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes GL56 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in GL56 are around £504k, down 10.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across GL56 at 177 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full GL56 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences628
Anti-social behaviour251
Burglary173
Vehicle crime170
Other theft166

school Local Schools

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St David's Church of England Primary School

Good285 pupils
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Blockley Church of England Primary School

Good146 pupils
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Longborough Church of England Primary School

Good

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Acacia Guesthouse
  • Manor House Hotel
  • Old Farm
  • Redesdale Arms Hotel
  • The White Hart Royal Hotel
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Crown Hotel Cotswold
  • Horse And Groom
  • The Fox At Oddington
  • Ask
  • Horse And Groom Inn
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Garden Terrace Cafe - Batsford Arboretum
  • Victoria Coffee House
  • Walkers Day Nursery
  • Blockley Village Cafe
  • Grouch Coffee
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Cotswold (Quarry) Service Station
  • Mermaid Fish Bar
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Blockley Shop
  • Cotswold Barn
  • Longborough Village Shop
  • Midcounties Co-operative
  • Moreton Wine Merchants
  • + 14 more