Postcode Analysis South Gloucestershire, South West

GL9 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL9 1BQ.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL9 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 47, GL9 1BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

GL9 1BQ is a mixed residential area located 1.0km from Hawkesbury in South Gloucestershire. Administratively it sits within Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.

For families considering a move, GL9 1BQ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for GL9 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00075244 (shared with 28 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 1BQ. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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Hawkesbury Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement86 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hawkesbury Stores0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Beaufort Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yate8.8 km
  • Cam & Dursley14.7 km
  • Bristol Parkway16.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hawkesbury Upton Pond0.4 km
  • Hawkesbury Upton Pond0.4 km