Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

BEAR STREET, GL12 7DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEAR STREET, GL12 7DF.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL12 7DF 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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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL12 7DF combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£226k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £226k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 38.6% year-on-year.

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

GL12 7DF is a sought-after residential area on Bear 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 serious buyers, GL12 7DF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £226k, down 38.6% year-on-year. 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 7DF are sourced from Output Area E00113953 (shared with 9 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 7DF. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
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

Terraced

£ 225,500

10 sales · Mean £ 245,100

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

GL12 7DF 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 offences26
Other theft11
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Blue Coat CofE Primary School

Outstanding296 pupils0.3 km
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The British School

Good169 pupils0.8 km
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Katharine Lady Berkeley's School

Good1532 pupils1.0 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 Garage0.0 km
  • Feast From The Farm0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km
  • The Star Inn0.2 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 Hall0.4 km
  • The Edge0.1 km
  • The India Palace0.3 km
  • Electric Picture House Cinema0.1 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 Limited0.0 km
  • Clarence And Co Ltd0.1 km
  • The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub0.3 km
  • Wotton British Takeaway0.0 km
  • Delights Pizza And Kebab House0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Swan Hotel0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cam & Dursley8.8 km
  • Yate12.2 km
  • Stonehouse13.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Garage0.0 km
  • Garage0.1 km
  • Bear Street0.1 km
  • Bear Street0.1 km
  • Barclays Bank0.2 km