Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

UPTON GARDENS, GL8 8AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON GARDENS, GL8 8AY.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL8 8AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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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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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

GL8 8AY has a significant social housing presence — 60% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL8 8AY is a safe, established residential area on Upton Gardens, 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 8AY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL8 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00112941 (shared with 10 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 GL8 8AY. 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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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GL8 8AY has low crime rates — 20 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 offences41
Anti-social behaviour12
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Sir William Romney's School

Good540 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School

Good358 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lola & Co1.0 km
  • Jesse Smith0.9 km
  • Premier Hampton Stores0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Close Hotel1.0 km
  • The Ormond At Tetbury0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Priory Inn0.7 km
  • TAYCT - The People's Pod0.9 km
  • The Greyhound0.8 km
  • The Royal Oak0.9 km
  • Tetbury Rugby Club0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 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
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kemble10.2 km
  • Stroud11.6 km
  • Stonehouse13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Upton Gardens0.1 km
  • Upton Gardens0.1 km
  • Sir William Romney's0.1 km
  • Coronation Road0.2 km
  • Coronation Road0.2 km