Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

GUMSTOOL HILL, GL8 8DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUMSTOOL HILL, GL8 8DG.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL8 8DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

GL8 8DG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £444k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £444k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 112.2% year-on-year.

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

GL8 8DG is a sought-after residential area on Gumstool Hill, 0.2km from Tetbury in Tetbury. Administratively it sits within Tetbury East & Rural ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

For serious buyers, GL8 8DG is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 91% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k, up 112.2% 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 8DG are sourced from Output Area E00112930 (shared with 12 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 8DG. The average age is 54.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 410,000

10 sales · Mean £ 406,550

Detached

£ 555,000

4 sales · Mean £ 568,250

Flat

£ 214,000

1 sales · Mean £ 214,000

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

1 sales · Mean £ 425,000

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

GL8 8DG has low crime rates — 18 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour15
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School

Good358 pupils0.6 km
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Sir William Romney's School

Good540 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Knead Bakery0.2 km
  • Lola & Co0.2 km
  • Mayfair & Grace0.2 km
  • The Grocer On Church Street0.3 km
  • Halls Quality Bakers0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Oak House0.0 km
  • Snooty Fox Hotel0.1 km
  • The Bedlodge - Bed \& Breakfast0.5 km
  • The Close Hotel0.3 km
  • The Ormond At Tetbury0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Priory Inn0.4 km
  • TAYCT - The People's Pod0.4 km
  • Tetbury United Service Club Limited0.1 km
  • The Greyhound0.4 km
  • The Royal Oak0.3 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Blue Zucchini0.2 km
  • Casa La Cucina Italiano0.2 km
  • Lyndsey's0.2 km
  • Pizza Planet0.4 km
  • The Bengal Lancer0.1 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Imperial Chinese Cuisine0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kemble10.2 km
  • Stroud12.6 km
  • Stonehouse14.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Chipping Car Park0.1 km
  • Royal Oak0.2 km
  • The Ormond at Tetbury0.2 km
  • Bank0.2 km
  • Priory Inn school stop0.4 km