GL54 2EF is a sought-after residential area on Nethercote Drive, 0.1km from Nethercote in Bourton-on-the-Water. Administratively it sits within Bourton Village ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
For serious buyers, GL54 2EF is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 92% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £585k. 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 GL54 2EF are sourced from Output Area E00112723 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NETHERCOTE DRIVE, GL54 2EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NETHERCOTE DRIVE, GL54 2EF.
278
55
£ 55,000 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL54 2EF 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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 92% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, GL54 2EF is established retirement territory. With £585k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL54 2EF. The average age is 55.5. 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, 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
Detached
£ 500,000
2 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL54 2EF has low crime rates — 11 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
Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School
The Cotswold Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Sweet Treats & Gifts0.7 km
- The Post Office - Bourton0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Broadlands Hotel0.7 km
- Chester House Hotel0.7 km
- Chestnuts Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
- Coombe House0.1 km
- Dial House Hotel0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bourton Rovers Football And Social Club0.5 km
- Duke Of Wellington0.9 km
- The Old New Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- A'Moore Coffee House1.0 km
- Bakery On The Water0.9 km
- Bamboo Villa Chinese Restaurant0.8 km
- Baptist Church0.7 km
- Bourton Riverside Cafe0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kingham8.8 km
- Shipton11.0 km
- Ascott-Under-Wychwood12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ryeclose0.1 km
- Ryeclose0.1 km
- Bungalows0.2 km
- Rye Crescent0.3 km
- Gorse Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL542EF · Data under Open Government Licence