Postcode Analysis Gloucester, South West

COTSWOLD GARDENS, GL2 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTSWOLD GARDENS, GL2 0DR.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL2 0DR combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£177k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £177k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 46.7% year-on-year.

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

GL2 0DR is a sought-after residential area on Cotswold Gardens, 0.5km from Longlevens in Gloucester. Administratively it sits within Longlevens ward and the Tewkesbury constituency.

For serious buyers, GL2 0DR is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 46.7% 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 GL2 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00113450 (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 GL2 0DR. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 130,000

3 sales · Mean £ 130,333

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

Detached

£ 380,000

1 sales · Mean £ 380,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GL2 0DR has low crime rates — 9 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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Longlevens Infant School

Good342 pupils0.5 km
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Longlevens Junior School

Good483 pupils0.5 km
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Innsworth Junior School

Good149 pupils0.6 km
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The Milestone School

Outstanding324 pupils0.7 km
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Sir Thomas Rich's School

Good1154 pupils0.8 km
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Innsworth Infant School

Good102 pupils0.9 km
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Longford Park Primary Academy

Good221 pupils1.2 km
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Elmbridge Primary School

Good625 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Balti Hut0.7 km
  • Hong Kong City0.4 km
  • Longlevens RFC0.7 km
  • No 41 Coffee and Kitchen0.5 km
  • Pata At Tiny Tots Playgroup0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Longlevens Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Nick Browns Butchers0.5 km
  • Innsworth Express0.7 km
  • Gurkha Sunrise Cash & Carry0.7 km
  • LotusV0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Ruddy0.5 km
  • Parade Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Subway - Longlevens0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester2.5 km
  • Cheltenham Spa7.8 km
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ballinska Mews0.2 km
  • Brooklands Park0.3 km
  • College Fields0.3 km
  • Brooklands Park0.3 km
  • Horsebere Brook0.3 km