GL8 8BG is a safe, established residential area on St Marys 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 8BG 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL8 8BG are sourced from Output Area E00112941 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS ROAD, GL8 8BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS ROAD, GL8 8BG.
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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 8BG 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 8BG — 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 8BG. 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
£ 135,000
3 sales · Mean £ 126,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL8 8BG has low crime rates — 21 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
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School
Sir William Romney's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Knead Bakery0.8 km
- Lola & Co0.7 km
- Mayfair & Grace0.8 km
- The Grocer On Church Street0.9 km
- Halls Quality Bakers0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Oak House0.8 km
- Snooty Fox Hotel0.9 km
- The Close Hotel0.7 km
- The Ormond At Tetbury0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Priory Inn0.4 km
- TAYCT - The People's Pod0.6 km
- Tetbury United Service Club Limited0.8 km
- The Greyhound0.5 km
- The Royal Oak0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Blue Zucchini0.9 km
- Casa La Cucina Italiano0.7 km
- Lyndsey's0.9 km
- Pizza Planet0.5 km
- The Bengal Lancer0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Imperial Chinese Cuisine0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble10.3 km
- Stroud11.8 km
- Stonehouse13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Coronation Road0.1 km
- Hampton Street0.1 km
- Hampton Street0.1 km
- St Mary's Road0.1 km
- Coronation Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GL88BG · Data under Open Government Licence