GL55 6DH is a sought-after residential area on Cherry Orchard Close, 0.4km 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 6DH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £780k, down 30.5% 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 6DH are sourced from Output Area E00112738 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERRY ORCHARD CLOSE, GL55 6DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRY ORCHARD CLOSE, GL55 6DH.
274
60
£ 48,000 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL55 6DH 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
GL55 6DH is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 83% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £780k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 30.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL55 6DH. 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
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
Detached
£ 760,000
8 sales · Mean £ 824,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GL55 6DH has low crime rates — 27 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 Drink0.5 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
- Fillet And Bone0.4 km
- For Se4sons The Olde Sweet Shoppe0.3 km
- Maylams Deli0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lygon Arms Hotel0.5 km
- Cotswold House Hotel0.4 km
- Noel Arms Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Volunteer Inn0.3 km
- The Eight Bells0.6 km
- The Red Lion Tavern0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Victor's0.3 km
- Campden Coffee House0.3 km
- Huxleys0.4 km
- Jecca's House0.9 km
- Katie's Of Chipping Campden0.3 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
- Honeybourne7.1 km
- Moreton-In-Marsh8.2 km
- Evesham12.8 km
Bus Stops
- St James School0.1 km
- Westington Corner0.1 km
- Westington Corner0.1 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL556DH · Data under Open Government Licence