Is GL9 1DL a safe place to live?

Yes, GL9 1DL 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 1DL?

The population for the GL9 1DL area is approximately 258 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Gloucestershire, South West

GL9 1DL House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

258

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10

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6/10

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2/10

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10/10

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2/10

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6/10

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2/10

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1/10

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2/10

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Area Character

At 84% private renter occupancy, GL9 1DL is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.

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

GL9 1DL is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Badminton, Little in Badminton. Administratively it sits within Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00075241 (shared with 23 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 1DL. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

GL9 1DL 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.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Yate10.4 km
Chippenham15.5 km
Bristol Parkway18.0 km