Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

FAIREY CLOSE, GL54 2QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIREY CLOSE, GL54 2QU.

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Population

559

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL54 2QU 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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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

GL54 2QU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £498k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

GL54 2QU is a safe, established residential area on Fairey Close, 0.5km from Upper Rissington in Upper Rissington. Administratively it sits within The Rissingtons ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

For serious buyers, GL54 2QU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £498k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL54 2QU are sourced from Output Area E00186374 (shared with 24 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 GL54 2QU. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 498,750

2 sales · Mean £ 498,750

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

GL54 2QU has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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The Rissington School

Outstanding258 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-Operative0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • ESS Compass Group - RAF Little Rissington0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kingham5.7 km
  • Shipton7.3 km
  • Ascott-Under-Wychwood9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hercules Close0.3 km
  • Shops0.3 km
  • Rissington Business Park0.4 km
  • Rissington Business Park0.4 km