Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

GL8 8BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL8 8BH.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL8 8BH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

GL8 8BH has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

GL8 8BH is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Northfield in Tetbury. Administratively it sits within Tetbury Town ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL8 8BH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 GL8 8BH are sourced from Output Area E00112934 (shared with 8 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 8BH. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

GL8 8BH has low crime rates — 18 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour19
Shoplifting5
Burglary4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School

Good358 pupils0.2 km
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Sir William Romney's School

Good540 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Knead Bakery0.7 km
  • Lola & Co0.7 km
  • Mayfair & Grace0.8 km
  • The Grocer On Church Street0.8 km
  • Halls Quality Bakers0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Oak House0.7 km
  • Snooty Fox Hotel0.8 km
  • The Close Hotel0.7 km
  • The Ormond At Tetbury0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Priory Inn0.4 km
  • TAYCT - The People's Pod0.6 km
  • Tetbury United Service Club Limited0.7 km
  • The Greyhound0.5 km
  • The Royal Oak0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Blue Zucchini0.8 km
  • Casa La Cucina Italiano0.6 km
  • Lyndsey's0.8 km
  • Pizza Planet0.4 km
  • The Bengal Lancer0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Imperial Chinese Cuisine0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kemble10.2 km
  • Stroud11.9 km
  • Stonehouse14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Mary's Road0.0 km
  • St Mary's Road0.1 km
  • The Retreat0.1 km
  • Conygar Road0.1 km
  • Coronation Road0.2 km