Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

LOWFIELD ROAD, GL8 8AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWFIELD ROAD, GL8 8AP.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /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: GL8 8AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 60% social renting, GL8 8AP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.

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

GL8 8AP is a safe, established residential area on Lowfield Road, 0.9km from Northfield in Tetbury. Administratively it sits within Tetbury with Upton ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL8 8AP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, down 12.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL8 8AP are sourced from Output Area E00112941 (shared with 10 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 GL8 8AP. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

7 sales · Mean £ 267,857

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

GL8 8AP has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour18
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School

Good358 pupils0.4 km
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Sir William Romney's School

Good540 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Knead Bakery0.8 km
  • Lola & Co0.8 km
  • Mayfair & Grace0.9 km
  • The Grocer On Church Street0.9 km
  • Halls Quality Bakers0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Oak House0.8 km
  • Snooty Fox Hotel0.9 km
  • The Close Hotel0.8 km
  • The Ormond At Tetbury0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Priory Inn0.5 km
  • TAYCT - The People's Pod0.6 km
  • Tetbury United Service Club Limited0.8 km
  • The Greyhound0.5 km
  • The Royal Oak0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Blue Zucchini0.9 km
  • Casa La Cucina Italiano0.7 km
  • Lyndsey's0.9 km
  • Pizza Planet0.6 km
  • The Bengal Lancer0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Imperial Chinese Cuisine0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kemble10.4 km
  • Stroud11.8 km
  • Stonehouse13.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hampton Street0.0 km
  • Hampton Street0.0 km
  • Coronation Road0.1 km
  • Coronation Road0.1 km
  • Lowfield Road0.1 km