Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

SHERWOOD ROAD, GL8 8BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD ROAD, GL8 8BU.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School

Good358 pupils0.7 km
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Sir William Romney's School

Good540 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

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