GL9 1BU is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Orange End in South Gloucestershire. Administratively it sits within Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.
For families considering a move, GL9 1BU represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for GL9 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00075244 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL9 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL9 1BU.
291
47
£ 51,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL9 1BU 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 47, GL9 1BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL9 1BU. 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
Economic Activity
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.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yate7.6 km
- Cam & Dursley14.2 km
- Bristol Parkway14.9 km
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Postcode Profile: GL91BU · Data under Open Government Licence