GL4 8JX is a mixed residential area on Shab Hill, 0.3km from Barrow Wake in Cotswold. Administratively it sits within Ermin ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL4, GL4 8JX offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £440k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL4 8JX are sourced from Output Area E00112831 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAB HILL, GL4 8JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAB HILL, GL4 8JX.
399
43
£ 55,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL4 8JX 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GL4 8JX — age 43, 82% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £440k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 8JX. The average age is 43.1. 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
Detached
£ 557,500
2 sales · Mean £ 557,500
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa6.6 km
- Gloucester10.6 km
- Stroud13.6 km
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Postcode Profile: GL48JX · Data under Open Government Licence