Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

CHIPPING CLOSE, GL12 7BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHIPPING CLOSE, GL12 7BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

306

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL12 7BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL12 7BB's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £467k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL12 7BB is a sought-after residential area on Chipping Close, 0.3km from Wotton-under-Edge in Wotton-under-Edge. Administratively it sits within Wotton-under-Edge ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

For serious buyers, GL12 7BB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £467k. 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 7BB are sourced from Output Area E00113963 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL12 7BB. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

Semi-Detached

£ 535,000

1 sales · Mean £ 535,000

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

GL12 7BB has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour19
Other theft10
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Blue Coat CofE Primary School

Outstanding296 pupils0.1 km
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The British School

Good169 pupils0.7 km
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Katharine Lady Berkeley's School

Good1532 pupils0.8 km
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Kingswood Primary School

Good115 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Cotswold Natural Food Store0.2 km
  • Good Food On The Edge0.3 km
  • Walkers the Bakers (Wotton)0.3 km
  • Bear Street Garage0.3 km
  • Feast From The Farm0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.3 km
  • The Star Inn0.1 km
  • Wotton Bowls Club0.4 km
  • The Wine Shack At No70.3 km
  • The Falcon Inn0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Hongkong Kitchen LTD0.4 km
  • Masonic Hall0.1 km
  • The Edge0.2 km
  • The India Palace0.4 km
  • Electric Picture House Cinema0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bunters Limited0.3 km
  • Clarence And Co Ltd0.3 km
  • The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub0.1 km
  • Wotton British Takeaway0.3 km
  • Delights Pizza And Kebab House0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Swan Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cam & Dursley9.1 km
  • Yate11.9 km
  • Stonehouse13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Blue Coat Primary School0.1 km
  • Symn Lane0.1 km
  • Westfields0.2 km
  • Barclays Bank0.3 km
  • Garage0.3 km