Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

MELVILLE ESTATE, GL54 2EU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELVILLE ESTATE, GL54 2EU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

354

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL54 2EU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

GL54 2EU has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £292,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL54 2EU is a safe, established residential area on Melville Estate, 0.8km from Bourton-on-the-Water in Bourton-on-the-Water. Administratively it sits within Bourton Village ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL54 2EU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL54 2EU are sourced from Output Area E00112726 (shared with 4 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 2EU. The average age is 40.4. 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 Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

Semi-Detached

£ 227,475

2 sales · Mean £ 227,475

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

GL54 2EU has low crime rates — 24 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour13
Shoplifting6
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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The Cotswold Academy

Outstanding1400 pupils0.4 km
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Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School

Good283 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Just Jacks0.2 km
  • Sweet Treats & Gifts0.9 km
  • The Midcounties Co-Operative0.5 km
  • The Post Office - Bourton1.0 km
  • Campus & Co0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Chester House Hotel0.9 km
  • Chestnuts Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • Dial House Hotel0.8 km
  • Harrington House Hotel0.9 km
  • Holly House0.1 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Duke Of Wellington0.9 km
  • The Old New Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • A'Moore Coffee House0.6 km
  • Bakery On The Water0.9 km
  • Bamboo Villa Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
  • Baptist Church0.9 km
  • Bourton Riverside Cafe0.9 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Aroma0.1 km
  • The Pit Stop, Breakfast And Lunch0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kingham8.9 km
  • Shipton11.7 km
  • Moreton-In-Marsh11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Melville Estate0.1 km
  • Melville Estate0.1 km
  • The Cotswold Academy0.3 km
  • The Cotswold Academy0.3 km
  • The Cotswold Academy0.4 km