Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

UNION STREET, GL54 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, GL54 1BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

260

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL54 1BU 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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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

GL54 1BU is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 84% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £697k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 201.0% year-on-year.

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

GL54 1BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Union Street, 0.2km from Stow-on-the-Wold in Stow-on-the-Wold. Administratively it sits within Stow ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL54, GL54 1BU offers 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. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 84% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £697k, up 201.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL54 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00112709 (shared with 19 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 GL54 1BU. The average age is 59.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 442,500

6 sales · Mean £ 522,083

Detached

£ 872,500

8 sales · Mean £ 820,625

Terraced

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 383,333

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

GL54 1BU has low crime rates — 38 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 behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences20
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School

Good111 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • 42nd East Bakehouse0.2 km
  • Alfonso Gelateria Stow0.2 km
  • Off The Square0.2 km
  • Organic Shop0.3 km
  • Pure And Simple0.2 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Stow Lodge Hotel0.3 km
  • The Limes0.7 km
  • Number Nine0.1 km
  • The Old Stocks Inn0.2 km
  • The Sheep On Sheep Street0.2 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Kings Arms0.2 km
  • The Queens Head Inn0.3 km
  • Stow On The Wold Social Club0.2 km
  • The Bell At Stow0.1 km
  • The Stag At Stow0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Alexiou's0.2 km
  • Coach House Coffee0.2 km
  • Huffkins0.3 km
  • New England Coffee House0.2 km
  • Old Bakery Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Jade Garden Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Cotswold Baguettes0.3 km
  • Greedys Fish And Chip Shop0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kingham6.9 km
  • Moreton-In-Marsh7.1 km
  • Shipton11.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Porch House0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.1 km
  • The Bell Inn0.1 km
  • The Bell Inn0.1 km