Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

HIGHFIELD ROAD, GL8 8BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, GL8 8BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 8BD 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 8BD 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 8BD is a safe, established residential area on Highfield 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 8BD 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL8 8BD 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 8BD. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 335,000

3 sales · Mean £ 311,666

Semi-Detached

£ 265,250

2 sales · Mean £ 265,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL8 8BD 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour18
Burglary4
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 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Knead Bakery0.9 km
  • Lola & Co0.8 km
  • Mayfair & Grace0.9 km
  • Halls Quality Bakers0.9 km
  • Jesse Smith0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Oak House0.9 km
  • Snooty Fox Hotel1.0 km
  • The Close Hotel0.8 km
  • The Ormond At Tetbury0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Priory Inn0.6 km
  • TAYCT - The People's Pod0.7 km
  • Tetbury United Service Club Limited0.9 km
  • The Greyhound0.6 km
  • The Royal Oak0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Casa La Cucina Italiano0.8 km
  • Pizza Planet0.6 km
  • The Bengal Lancer1.0 km
  • The Whistle Stop Cafe0.8 km
  • The Woolsack Kitchen At Steepleton Court0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kemble10.2 km
  • Stroud11.7 km
  • Stonehouse13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Upton Gardens0.1 km
  • Coronation Road0.1 km
  • Upton Gardens0.1 km
  • Conygar Road0.1 km
  • Coronation Road0.1 km