Postcode Analysis South Gloucestershire, South West

BACK STREET, GL9 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK STREET, GL9 1BB.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL9 1BB 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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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL9 1BB's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £480k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £480k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.

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

GL9 1BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Back Street, 0.3km from Upton, Hawkesbury in Hawkesbury Upton. Administratively it sits within Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL9, GL9 1BB offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k, up 33.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL9 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00075245 (shared with 8 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 GL9 1BB. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 460,000

3 sales · Mean £ 463,333

Terraced

£ 380,000

8 sales · Mean £ 396,500

Detached

£ 496,250

2 sales · Mean £ 496,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GL9 1BB has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Hawkesbury Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement86 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hawkesbury Stores0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Beaufort Arms0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yate9.2 km
  • Cam & Dursley15.4 km
  • Bristol Parkway16.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Fox Inn0.2 km
  • The Fox Inn0.2 km
  • The Beaufort Arms0.3 km
  • The Beaufort Arms0.3 km