GL8 8BU is a sought-after residential area on Sherwood Road, 0.5km from Tetbury in Tetbury. Administratively it sits within Tetbury with Upton ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL8, GL8 8BU offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 13.7% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for GL8 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00112932 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERWOOD ROAD, GL8 8BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD ROAD, GL8 8BU.
266
47
£ 50,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL8 8BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GL8 8BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £320k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £320k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 13.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL8 8BU. The average age is 47.0. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 291,500
26 sales · Mean £ 291,182
Semi-Detached
£ 323,000
7 sales · Mean £ 313,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL8 8BU has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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 Bakery0.5 km
- Lola & Co0.4 km
- Mayfair & Grace0.5 km
- The Grocer On Church Street0.5 km
- Halls Quality Bakers0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Oak House0.6 km
- Snooty Fox Hotel0.6 km
- The Close Hotel0.4 km
- The Ormond At Tetbury0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Priory Inn0.4 km
- TAYCT - The People's Pod0.2 km
- Tetbury United Service Club Limited0.5 km
- The Greyhound0.3 km
- The Royal Oak0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Blue Zucchini0.5 km
- Casa La Cucina Italiano0.4 km
- Lyndsey's0.5 km
- Pizza Planet0.8 km
- The Bengal Lancer0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.4 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Imperial Chinese Cuisine0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble10.8 km
- Stroud12.4 km
- Stonehouse14.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Old School Court0.2 km
- The Old School Court0.2 km
- Bank0.4 km
- Priory Inn school stop0.4 km
- Charlton Court Farm0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL88BU · Data under Open Government Licence