Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

SYMN LANE, GL12 7BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYMN LANE, GL12 7BG.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL12 7BG's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £335k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £335k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

GL12 7BG is a sought-after residential area on Symn Lane, 0.2km from Wotton-under-Edge in Wotton-under-Edge. Administratively it sits within Wotton-under-Edge ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL12, GL12 7BG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 67% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k. 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 7BG are sourced from Output Area E00113961 (shared with 17 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 7BG. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 450,000

2 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Terraced

£ 308,000

1 sales · Mean £ 308,000

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

GL12 7BG 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.

Anti-social behaviour23
Violence and sexual offences21
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 pupils0.6 km
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Katharine Lady Berkeley's School

Good1532 pupils0.9 km
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Kingswood Primary School

Good115 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Cotswold Natural Food Store0.2 km
  • Good Food On The Edge0.2 km
  • Walkers the Bakers (Wotton)0.2 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 Inn0.2 km
  • Wotton Bowls Club0.5 km
  • The Wine Shack At No70.3 km
  • The Falcon Inn0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Hongkong Kitchen LTD0.3 km
  • Masonic Hall0.1 km
  • The Edge0.2 km
  • The India Palace0.3 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 Hub0.0 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
  • Yate12.0 km
  • Stonehouse13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Blue Coat Primary School0.1 km
  • Barclays Bank0.2 km
  • Symn Lane0.3 km
  • Westfields0.3 km
  • Water Lane South End0.3 km