GL7 3BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Gassons Way, 0.5km from London, Little in Lechlade-on-Thames. Administratively it sits within Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL7 3BG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL7 3BG are sourced from Output Area E00112882 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GASSONS WAY, GL7 3BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GASSONS WAY, GL7 3BG.
239
49
£ 51,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL7 3BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 84% of tenure in GL7 3BG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 3BG. The average age is 48.8. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 149,500
2 sales · Mean £ 149,500
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL7 3BG has low crime rates — 22 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
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Swan Inn0.4 km
- The Crown Inn0.5 km
- New Inn Hotel0.5 km
- The Riverside0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Jo Szerencset Restaurant0.5 km
- Lechlade Tuesday Club0.2 km
- New Wave Brasserie, Bar And Fish0.4 km
- Sourdough Revolution0.5 km
- The Black Pudding0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Budgens Stores (Londis)0.4 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Cutler And Bayliss0.3 km
- The Health Box0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon16.1 km
- Shipton20.0 km
Bus Stops
- Recreation Ground0.1 km
- Hambridge Lane0.2 km
- Hambridge Lane0.3 km
- Jubilee Hall0.3 km
- Jubilee Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL73BG · Data under Open Government Licence