GL12 7AU is a sought-after residential area on Ellerncroft Road, 0.3km from Merlin Haven in Wotton-under-Edge. Administratively it sits within Wotton-under-Edge ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL12 7AU is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 65 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for GL12 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00113957 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELLERNCROFT ROAD, GL12 7AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLERNCROFT ROAD, GL12 7AU.
154
65
£ 50,800 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 55% social renting, GL12 7AU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL12 7AU. The average age is 64.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL12 7AU has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Blue Coat CofE Primary School
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
The British School
Kingswood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Cotswold Natural Food Store0.5 km
- Good Food On The Edge0.5 km
- Walkers the Bakers (Wotton)0.6 km
- Bear Street Garage0.4 km
- Feast From The Farm0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- The Star Inn0.4 km
- Wotton Bowls Club0.1 km
- The Wine Shack At No70.6 km
- The Falcon Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Hongkong Kitchen LTD0.6 km
- Masonic Hall0.6 km
- The Edge0.5 km
- The India Palace0.6 km
- Electric Picture House Cinema0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bunters Limited0.4 km
- Clarence And Co Ltd0.5 km
- The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub0.6 km
- Wotton British Takeaway0.4 km
- Delights Pizza And Kebab House0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Swan Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cam & Dursley8.7 km
- Yate12.1 km
- Stonehouse13.1 km
Bus Stops
- Dryleaze Court0.1 km
- Gloucester House Mews0.2 km
- Gloucester House Mews0.2 km
- Bradley Green Turn0.2 km
- Bradley Green Turn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL127AU · Data under Open Government Licence