Is GL7 7EB a safe place to live?

Yes, GL7 7EB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of GL7 7EB?

The population for the GL7 7EB area is approximately 244 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

GL7 7EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL7 7EB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

244

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL7 7EB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10

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6/10

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4/10

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2/10

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9/10

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2/10

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9/10

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Area Character

GL7 7EB is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 85% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL7 7EB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Woodmancote in Cotswold. Administratively it sits within Chedworth & Churn Valley ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

For families considering a move, GL7 7EB represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL7 7EB are sourced from Output Area E00112761 (shared with 16 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 7EB. The average age is 56.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

GL7 7EB has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

Burglary1

Other theft1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kemble11.4 km
Cheltenham Spa15.1 km
Stroud15.8 km

Bus Stops

Telephone Box0.2 km
Telephone Box0.2 km
Burcombe Lane0.4 km
Burcombe Lane0.4 km
The Apiary0.5 km