GL55 6AU is a sought-after residential area on Back Ends, 0.2km from Chipping Campden in Chipping Campden. Administratively it sits within Campden & Vale ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL55, GL55 6AU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 82% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £777k, down 49.1% 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 GL55 6AU are sourced from Output Area E00112732 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BACK ENDS, GL55 6AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK ENDS, GL55 6AU.
255
60
£ 48,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL55 6AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
GL55 6AU is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £777k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 49.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL55 6AU. The average age is 60.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 950,000
13 sales · Mean £ 1,047,692
Flat
£ 1,450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GL55 6AU has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
St Catharine's Catholic Primary School
St James and Ebrington Church of England Primary School
Chipping Campden School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Tokes Food And Drink0.2 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
- Fillet And Bone0.2 km
- For Se4sons The Olde Sweet Shoppe0.2 km
- Maylams Deli0.2 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lygon Arms Hotel0.2 km
- Cotswold House Hotel0.1 km
- Noel Arms Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Volunteer Inn0.3 km
- The Eight Bells0.4 km
- The Red Lion Tavern0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Victor's0.2 km
- Campden Coffee House0.3 km
- Huxleys0.1 km
- Jecca's House0.4 km
- Katie's Of Chipping Campden0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Crystal Palace Fish And Chips Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Maharaja Restaurant - Volunteer Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Honeybourne6.6 km
- Moreton-In-Marsh8.6 km
- Evesham12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Noel Arms Hotel0.2 km
- St Catharines RC Primary School0.2 km
- Cidermill Lane0.4 km
- Cidermill Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL556AU · Data under Open Government Licence