GL8 8BB is a safe, established residential area on Lowfield Road, 0.8km from Northfield in Tetbury. Administratively it sits within Tetbury with Upton ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL8 8BB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL8 8BB are sourced from Output Area E00112941 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWFIELD ROAD, GL8 8BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWFIELD ROAD, GL8 8BB.
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43
£ 50,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL8 8BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 60% social renting, GL8 8BB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL8 8BB. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL8 8BB has low crime rates — 23 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
6 nearby- Knead Bakery0.9 km
- Lola & Co0.9 km
- Mayfair & Grace1.0 km
- Halls Quality Bakers0.9 km
- Jesse Smith0.8 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Oak House0.9 km
- The Close Hotel0.9 km
- The Ormond At Tetbury0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Priory Inn0.6 km
- TAYCT - The People's Pod0.7 km
- Tetbury United Service Club Limited0.9 km
- The Greyhound0.7 km
- The Royal Oak0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Casa La Cucina Italiano0.8 km
- Pizza Planet0.6 km
- The Whistle Stop Cafe0.8 km
- The Woolsack Kitchen At Steepleton Court0.9 km
- Quayles0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble10.3 km
- Stroud11.7 km
- Stonehouse13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Upton Gardens0.1 km
- Upton Gardens0.1 km
- Coronation Road0.1 km
- Coronation Road0.1 km
- Conygar Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GL88BB · Data under Open Government Licence