Is GL9 1BW a safe place to live?

Yes, GL9 1BW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in GL9 1BW?

The average property price in GL9 1BW is currently around £500k.

What is the population of GL9 1BW?

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

Postcode Analysis South Gloucestershire, South West

GL9 1BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BW 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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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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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL9 1BW combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £500k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

GL9 1BW is a safe, established 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.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL9 1BW 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 1BW. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 500,000

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

GL9 1BW has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other crime1

Vehicle crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Yate7.3 km
Bristol Parkway14.9 km
Cam & Dursley15.0 km