GL8 8DS is a sought-after residential area on New Church Street, 0.3km 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 8DS offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 63 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 64% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £534k, up 4.0% 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 8DS are sourced from Output Area E00112937 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW CHURCH STREET, GL8 8DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW CHURCH STREET, GL8 8DS.
223
63
£ 50,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GL8 8DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £534k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £534k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL8 8DS. The average age is 62.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 405,000
12 sales · Mean £ 424,000
Detached
£ 915,000
1 sales · Mean £ 915,000
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL8 8DS has low crime rates — 24 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 Bakery0.3 km
- Lola & Co0.2 km
- Mayfair & Grace0.3 km
- The Grocer On Church Street0.3 km
- Halls Quality Bakers0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Oak House0.4 km
- Snooty Fox Hotel0.4 km
- The Bedlodge - Bed \& Breakfast0.9 km
- The Close Hotel0.2 km
- The Ormond At Tetbury0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Priory Inn0.2 km
- TAYCT - The People's Pod0.0 km
- Tetbury United Service Club Limited0.3 km
- The Greyhound0.1 km
- The Royal Oak0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Blue Zucchini0.3 km
- Casa La Cucina Italiano0.2 km
- Lyndsey's0.3 km
- Pizza Planet0.6 km
- The Bengal Lancer0.4 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Imperial Chinese Cuisine0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble10.6 km
- Stroud12.4 km
- Stonehouse14.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Old School Court0.2 km
- Priory Inn school stop0.2 km
- The Old School Court0.2 km
- Bank0.2 km
- The Ormond at Tetbury0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL88DS · Data under Open Government Licence