GL8 8DG is a sought-after residential area on Gumstool Hill, 0.2km from Tetbury in Tetbury. Administratively it sits within Tetbury East & Rural ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
For serious buyers, GL8 8DG is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £444k, up 112.2% year-on-year. 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 8DG are sourced from Output Area E00112930 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUMSTOOL HILL, GL8 8DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUMSTOOL HILL, GL8 8DG.
295
55
£ 50,500 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL8 8DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
GL8 8DG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £444k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £444k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 112.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL8 8DG. The average age is 54.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 410,000
10 sales · Mean £ 406,550
Detached
£ 555,000
4 sales · Mean £ 568,250
Flat
£ 214,000
1 sales · Mean £ 214,000
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL8 8DG 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School
Sir William Romney's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Knead Bakery0.2 km
- Lola & Co0.2 km
- Mayfair & Grace0.2 km
- The Grocer On Church Street0.3 km
- Halls Quality Bakers0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Oak House0.0 km
- Snooty Fox Hotel0.1 km
- The Bedlodge - Bed \& Breakfast0.5 km
- The Close Hotel0.3 km
- The Ormond At Tetbury0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Priory Inn0.4 km
- TAYCT - The People's Pod0.4 km
- Tetbury United Service Club Limited0.1 km
- The Greyhound0.4 km
- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Blue Zucchini0.2 km
- Casa La Cucina Italiano0.2 km
- Lyndsey's0.2 km
- Pizza Planet0.4 km
- The Bengal Lancer0.1 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Imperial Chinese Cuisine0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble10.2 km
- Stroud12.6 km
- Stonehouse14.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Chipping Car Park0.1 km
- Royal Oak0.2 km
- The Ormond at Tetbury0.2 km
- Bank0.2 km
- Priory Inn school stop0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL88DG · Data under Open Government Licence