Area Analysis Cotswold, South West

GL8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL8 postcode area.

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Population

9,574

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /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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9/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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.

home £371,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences608
Anti-social behaviour260
Criminal damage and arson129
Burglary128
Public order95

school Local Schools

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Avening Primary School

Good111 pupils
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Leighterton Primary School

Good94 pupils
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St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School

Good358 pupils
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Sir William Romney's School

Good540 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Match Day Café
  • The Trouble House
  • Avening Social Club
  • TAYCT - The People's Pod
  • Tetbury Rugby Club
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Blue Zucchini
  • Cafe 53
  • Casa La Cucina Italiano
  • Chavenage House Catering
  • Cotswold Coffee Bar
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op
  • Tesco
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Imperial Chinese Cuisine
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Bennetts Farm Shop
  • Ben's Kitchen
  • F L Powell & Sons
  • Anna Baker Cakes
  • Cotswold Cookery School & Events
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Calcot Manor
  • Hare And Hounds Hotel
  • Hunters Hall Inn
  • Oak House
  • Snooty Fox Hotel
  • + 3 more