GL8 8AU is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Northfield in Tetbury. Administratively it sits within Tetbury with Upton ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL8 8AU is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for GL8 8AU are sourced from Output Area E00112941 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL8 8AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL8 8AU.
343
43
£ 50,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL8 8AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in GL8 8AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL8 8AU. The average age is 42.5. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL8 8AU has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Sir William Romney's School
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Knead Bakery1.0 km
- Lola & Co0.9 km
- Jesse Smith0.9 km
- Premier Hampton Stores0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Oak House1.0 km
- The Close Hotel0.9 km
- The Ormond At Tetbury0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Priory Inn0.6 km
- TAYCT - The People's Pod0.8 km
- Tetbury United Service Club Limited1.0 km
- The Greyhound0.7 km
- The Royal Oak0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Casa La Cucina Italiano0.9 km
- Pizza Planet0.7 km
- The Whistle Stop Cafe0.9 km
- The Woolsack Kitchen At Steepleton Court1.0 km
- Quayles0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble10.3 km
- Stroud11.6 km
- Stonehouse13.7 km
Bus Stops
- Coronation Road0.1 km
- Upton Gardens0.1 km
- Upton Gardens0.1 km
- Coronation Road0.1 km
- Lowfield Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GL88AU · Data under Open Government Licence