Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

LONG STREET, GL12 7BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG STREET, GL12 7BU.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL12 7BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL12 7BU spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

For renters and young professionals, GL12 7BU offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 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 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00113959 (shared with 63 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 7BU. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

GL12 7BU has low crime rates — 27 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 behaviour29
Violence and sexual offences27
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Blue Coat CofE Primary School

Outstanding296 pupils0.2 km
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The British School

Good169 pupils0.8 km
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Katharine Lady Berkeley's School

Good1532 pupils0.9 km
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Kingswood Primary School

Good115 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Cotswold Natural Food Store0.1 km
  • Good Food On The Edge0.2 km
  • Walkers the Bakers (Wotton)0.2 km
  • Bear Street Garage0.1 km
  • Feast From The Farm0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km
  • The Star Inn0.1 km
  • Wotton Bowls Club0.3 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 Hall0.3 km
  • The Edge0.1 km
  • The India Palace0.3 km
  • Electric Picture House Cinema0.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bunters Limited0.1 km
  • Clarence And Co Ltd0.1 km
  • The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub0.2 km
  • Wotton British Takeaway0.1 km
  • Delights Pizza And Kebab House0.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Swan Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cam & Dursley8.9 km
  • Yate12.1 km
  • Stonehouse13.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Westfields0.1 km
  • Garage0.1 km
  • Symn Lane0.2 km
  • Garage0.2 km
  • Barclays Bank0.2 km