GL55 6BY is a sought-after residential area on Sheep Street, 0.2km from Chipping Campden in Chipping Campden. Administratively it sits within Campden & Vale ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
For serious buyers, GL55 6BY is 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. 83% 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: Average house prices are around £270k, up 7.4% 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 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00112738 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEEP STREET, GL55 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEEP STREET, GL55 6BY.
274
60
£ 48,000 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL55 6BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 60, 83% owned. GL55 6BY is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 7.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL55 6BY. The average age is 59.9. 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
Flat
£ 270,000
15 sales · Mean £ 274,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GL55 6BY 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.
school Local Schools
St James and Ebrington Church of England Primary School
St Catharine's Catholic Primary School
Chipping Campden School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Tokes Food And Drink0.4 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- Fillet And Bone0.2 km
- For Se4sons The Olde Sweet Shoppe0.2 km
- Maylams Deli0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lygon Arms Hotel0.4 km
- Cotswold House Hotel0.3 km
- Noel Arms Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Volunteer Inn0.2 km
- The Eight Bells0.5 km
- The Red Lion Tavern0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Victor's0.2 km
- Campden Coffee House0.1 km
- Huxleys0.2 km
- Jecca's House0.8 km
- Katie's Of Chipping Campden0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Crystal Palace Fish And Chips Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Maharaja Restaurant - Volunteer Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Honeybourne6.9 km
- Moreton-In-Marsh8.4 km
- Evesham12.6 km
Bus Stops
- St James School0.1 km
- Westington Corner0.2 km
- Westington Corner0.2 km
- Noel Arms Hotel0.2 km
- St Catharines RC Primary School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL556BY · Data under Open Government Licence