GL8 8DR is a sought-after residential area on West Street, 0.3km from Tetbury in Tetbury. Administratively it sits within Tetbury with Upton ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
Day-to-day life in GL8 8DR has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £518k, up 31.5% 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 8DR are sourced from Output Area E00112940 (shared with 89 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, GL8 8DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, GL8 8DR.
241
45
£ 50,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL8 8DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GL8 8DR — age 45, 50% ownership, 32% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £518k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 31.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL8 8DR. The average age is 44.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 395,000
11 sales · Mean £ 385,909
Detached
£ 585,000
5 sales · Mean £ 627,000
Semi-Detached
£ 455,000
5 sales · Mean £ 415,600
Flat
£ 119,000
3 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL8 8DR has low crime rates — 28 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 Street0.2 km
- Halls Quality Bakers0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Oak House0.4 km
- Snooty Fox Hotel0.4 km
- The Bedlodge - Bed \& Breakfast0.8 km
- The Close Hotel0.2 km
- The Ormond At Tetbury0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Priory Inn0.5 km
- TAYCT - The People's Pod0.3 km
- Tetbury United Service Club Limited0.3 km
- The Greyhound0.4 km
- The Royal Oak0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Blue Zucchini0.2 km
- Casa La Cucina Italiano0.3 km
- Lyndsey's0.2 km
- Pizza Planet0.8 km
- The Bengal Lancer0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Imperial Chinese Cuisine0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble10.7 km
- Stroud12.7 km
- Stonehouse14.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Old School Court0.2 km
- The Old School Court0.2 km
- Bank0.2 km
- The Ormond at Tetbury0.2 km
- Bath Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL88DR · Data under Open Government Licence