GL12 7BQ is a sought-after residential area on Symn Lane, 0.2km from Wotton-under-Edge in Wotton-under-Edge. Administratively it sits within Wotton-under-Edge ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
For serious buyers, GL12 7BQ 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. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k. 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 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00113961 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SYMN LANE, GL12 7BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYMN LANE, GL12 7BQ.
306
48
£ 50,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL12 7BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL12 7BQ combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£225k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £225k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL12 7BQ. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL12 7BQ has low crime rates — 20 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
Blue Coat CofE Primary School
The British School
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School
Kingswood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Cotswold Natural Food Store0.2 km
- Good Food On The Edge0.2 km
- Walkers the Bakers (Wotton)0.2 km
- Bear Street Garage0.4 km
- Feast From The Farm0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Royal Oak0.4 km
- The Star Inn0.3 km
- Wotton Bowls Club0.6 km
- The Wine Shack At No70.2 km
- The Falcon Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Hongkong Kitchen LTD0.3 km
- Masonic Hall0.2 km
- The Edge0.2 km
- The India Palace0.3 km
- Electric Picture House Cinema0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Bunters Limited0.4 km
- Clarence And Co Ltd0.3 km
- The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub0.1 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 & Dursley9.1 km
- Yate12.0 km
- Stonehouse13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Water Lane0.2 km
- Water Lane0.2 km
- Blue Coat Primary School0.2 km
- Barclays Bank0.2 km
- Water Lane South End0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL127BQ · Data under Open Government Licence