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.
GL56 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL56 postcode area.
10,063
48
£ 45,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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
St David's Church of England Primary School
Blockley Church of England Primary School
Longborough Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Acacia Guesthouse
- Manor House Hotel
- Old Farm
- Redesdale Arms Hotel
- The White Hart Royal Hotel
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Crown Hotel Cotswold
- Horse And Groom
- The Fox At Oddington
- Ask
- Horse And Groom Inn
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Garden Terrace Cafe - Batsford Arboretum
- Victoria Coffee House
- Walkers Day Nursery
- Blockley Village Cafe
- Grouch Coffee
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Cotswold (Quarry) Service Station
- Mermaid Fish Bar
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Blockley Shop
- Cotswold Barn
- Longborough Village Shop
- Midcounties Co-operative
- Moreton Wine Merchants
- + 14 more
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