Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

OLD TOWN, GL12 7DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD TOWN, GL12 7DH.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL12 7DH 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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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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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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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL12 7DH's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £335k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £335k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 50.7% year-on-year.

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

GL12 7DH is a sought-after residential area on Old Town, 0.2km from Wotton-under-Edge in Wotton-under-Edge. Administratively it sits within Wotton-under-Edge ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL12, GL12 7DH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 50.7% 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 GL12 7DH are sourced from Output Area E00113954 (shared with 4 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 GL12 7DH. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 205,500

8 sales · Mean £ 265,437

Detached

£ 433,500

4 sales · Mean £ 499,250

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

4 sales · Mean £ 470,625

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL12 7DH has low crime rates — 26 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 behaviour27
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Blue Coat CofE Primary School

Outstanding296 pupils0.4 km
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The British School

Good169 pupils0.7 km
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Katharine Lady Berkeley's School

Good1532 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Cotswold Natural Food Store0.2 km
  • Good Food On The Edge0.1 km
  • Walkers the Bakers (Wotton)0.2 km
  • Bear Street Garage0.2 km
  • Feast From The Farm0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Royal Oak0.3 km
  • The Star Inn0.3 km
  • Wotton Bowls Club0.5 km
  • The Wine Shack At No70.2 km
  • The Falcon Inn0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Hongkong Kitchen LTD0.1 km
  • Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • The Edge0.2 km
  • The India Palace0.1 km
  • Electric Picture House Cinema0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bunters Limited0.2 km
  • Clarence And Co Ltd0.2 km
  • The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub0.4 km
  • Wotton British Takeaway0.2 km
  • Delights Pizza And Kebab House0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Swan Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cam & Dursley8.7 km
  • Yate12.3 km
  • Stonehouse12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • Barclays Bank0.2 km
  • Garage0.2 km
  • Garage0.2 km