GL55 6BU is a sought-after residential area on Guthries Burgage, 0.1km from Leysbourne in Chipping Campden. Administratively it sits within Campden & Vale ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL55, GL55 6BU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 60 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 82% 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: Prices average £1.1M. 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 GL55 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00112732 (shared with 47 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUTHRIES BURGAGE, GL55 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUTHRIES BURGAGE, GL55 6BU.
255
60
£ 48,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL55 6BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
GL55 6BU is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £1.1M 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 GL55 6BU. The average age is 60.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,050,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,050,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GL55 6BU 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.
school Local Schools
Chipping Campden School
St Catharine's Catholic Primary School
St James and Ebrington Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Tokes Food And Drink0.1 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
- Fillet And Bone0.3 km
- For Se4sons The Olde Sweet Shoppe0.3 km
- Maylams Deli0.2 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lygon Arms Hotel0.2 km
- Cotswold House Hotel0.2 km
- Noel Arms Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Volunteer Inn0.4 km
- The Eight Bells0.2 km
- The Red Lion Tavern0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Victor's0.3 km
- Campden Coffee House0.4 km
- Huxleys0.3 km
- Jecca's House0.3 km
- Katie's Of Chipping Campden0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Crystal Palace Fish And Chips Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Maharaja Restaurant - Volunteer Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Honeybourne6.6 km
- Moreton-In-Marsh8.6 km
- Evesham12.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cidermill Lane0.2 km
- Cidermill Lane0.2 km
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Noel Arms Hotel0.2 km
- School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL556BU · Data under Open Government Licence