Is GL9 1DQ a safe place to live?

Yes, GL9 1DQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 15 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of GL9 1DQ?

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

Postcode Analysis South Gloucestershire, South West

GL9 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (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

GL9 1DQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 84% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Average age 45 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.

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

GL9 1DQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Badminton in Badminton. Administratively it sits within Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge ward and the Thornbury and Yate constituency.

For renters and young professionals, GL9 1DQ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL9 1DQ 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 1DQ. 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 2026-01)

GL9 1DQ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Violence and sexual offences2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Drewetts Stores0.1 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Badminton Memorial Hall0.1 km
Badminton Village Club0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Yate10.3 km
Chippenham14.8 km
Bristol Parkway17.7 km

Bus Stops

Badminton Post Office0.1 km
Badminton Post Office0.1 km
Post Box0.4 km
Post Box0.4 km
Old Down Cottages0.4 km