GL12 7AL is a sought-after residential area on Dryleaze, 0.1km from Merlin Haven in Wotton-under-Edge. Administratively it sits within Wotton-under-Edge ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
For serious buyers, GL12 7AL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% 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: Average house prices are around £322k. 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 GL12 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00113960 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRYLEAZE, GL12 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRYLEAZE, GL12 7AL.
306
45
£ 50,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL12 7AL combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£322k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL12 7AL. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 308,750
2 sales · Mean £ 308,750
Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL12 7AL has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Blue Coat CofE Primary School
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
The British School
Kingswood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Cotswold Natural Food Store0.4 km
- Good Food On The Edge0.4 km
- Walkers the Bakers (Wotton)0.5 km
- Bear Street Garage0.3 km
- Feast From The Farm0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Royal Oak0.2 km
- The Star Inn0.3 km
- Wotton Bowls Club0.2 km
- The Wine Shack At No70.5 km
- The Falcon Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Hongkong Kitchen LTD0.6 km
- Masonic Hall0.4 km
- The Edge0.4 km
- The India Palace0.6 km
- Electric Picture House Cinema0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bunters Limited0.3 km
- Clarence And Co Ltd0.4 km
- The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub0.4 km
- Wotton British Takeaway0.3 km
- Delights Pizza And Kebab House0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Swan Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cam & Dursley8.9 km
- Yate11.9 km
- Stonehouse13.3 km
Bus Stops
- Westfields0.1 km
- Symn Lane0.1 km
- Gloucester House Mews0.3 km
- Gloucester House Mews0.3 km
- Dryleaze Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL127AL · Data under Open Government Licence