Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

NEW CHURCH STREET, GL8 8DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW CHURCH STREET, GL8 8DS.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

63

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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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour22
Burglary9
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School

Good358 pupils0.5 km
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Sir William Romney's School

Good540 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

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