Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

THE WHARFINGS, GL7 4HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WHARFINGS, GL7 4HJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

216

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 49, GL7 4HJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

GL7 4HJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Wharfings, 0.2km from Kempsford in Kempsford. Administratively it sits within Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

For families considering a move, GL7 4HJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL7 4HJ are sourced from Output Area E00112875 (shared with 15 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 GL7 4HJ. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

GL7 4HJ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Kempsford Church of England Primary School

Good80 pupils0.6 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Kempsford Village Hall0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon11.6 km
  • Kemble17.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Ham Lane0.1 km
  • Demand Responsive Area0.2 km
  • Chapel Close School stop0.3 km
  • Chapel Close School stop0.3 km
  • Cross Tree Crescent0.5 km