Is GL9 1AB a safe place to live?

Yes, GL9 1AB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 5 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of GL9 1AB?

The population for the GL9 1AB area is approximately 291 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Gloucestershire, South West

GL9 1AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL9 1AB.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL9 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10

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8/10

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2/10

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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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6/10

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4/10

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Area Character

GL9 1AB is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

GL9 1AB is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Badminton, Little in South Gloucestershire. Administratively it sits within Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL9 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00075244 (shared with 28 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 GL9 1AB. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

GL9 1AB has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Yate10.3 km
Chippenham15.9 km
Bristol Parkway17.9 km