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GL56 Area Report

Cotswold

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£447,836
Median Price
Postcode district (GL56)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (GL56)
1
Schools Nearby
40/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.7/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in GL56

Rental Yield
3.4
Price Growth
5.5
Safety
9
Schools
7
Transport
4
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
4.9
Climate Resilience
7

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (GL56)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

7
Crimes/month
53
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 40
2025-05: 44
2025-06: 28
2025-07: 30
2025-08: 27
2025-09: 27
2025-10: 24
2025-11: 15
2025-12: 23
2026-01: 20
2026-02: 0
2025-042026-02

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Cotswold)

DECILE 7/10 — 60–70% (less deprived)

Cotswold has below-average deprivation, in the top 40% of least-deprived areas.

income
8
employment
8
education
8
health
9
crime
8
housing
4
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Cotswold (the HPI is only published at LAD level). GL56 spans 4 local authorities; Cotswold is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the GL56-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£419,487
Cotswold average
-6.0%
Annual Change
Declining
Market

Average Price by Type

£668,988
Detached
£399,647
Semi-Detached
£342,736
Terraced
£209,134
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £191,859
01/12/2003: £204,410
01/12/2004: £221,655
01/12/2005: £231,501
01/12/2006: £252,869
01/12/2007: £266,645
01/12/2008: £231,855
01/12/2009: £250,449
01/12/2010: £264,155
01/12/2011: £248,832
01/12/2012: £259,335
01/12/2013: £275,601
01/12/2014: £289,747
01/12/2015: £319,737
01/12/2016: £315,239
01/12/2017: £337,674
01/12/2018: £347,088
01/12/2019: £344,517
01/12/2020: £369,420
01/12/2021: £417,074
01/12/2022: £450,789
01/12/2023: £443,749
01/12/2024: £446,392
01/12/2025: £419,487
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

1
Primary
1
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in GL56 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£650,000
337 sales
Semi-detached
£380,000
241 sales
Terraced
£360,000
270 sales
Flat
£210,000
118 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Cotswold. For the headline GL56 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-6%
1 Year Change
declining
Market Status
Cotswold
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Radon Risk

moderate Risk
~3% of homes above action level

Some properties in this area (around 3%) may have elevated radon levels. Testing is advisable.

Testing recommended
UKHSA test kits available for ~£40

Source: UK Health Security Agency

Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,911/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
8.5/10
Maximally restricted
Designation Stack
3
3 designations
Climate Resilience
7/10
Resilient
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaListed BuildingAONB: CotswoldsBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (5)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    ✗ Blocked (5)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Demolish + rebuild

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    Moreton-In-Marsh Conservation Area
    Planning restrictions may apply
    moderate heritage impact
    Grade II listed building - national importance. Listed building consent required for changes.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    35/100

    Limited walkability - car or public transport recommended for most errands.

    Within ½ mile:9 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    10.4°C
    Avg Temperature
    805mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2690h
    Sunshine/Year
    22.7 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: September
    Driest: August
    Now: 14.3°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 80%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    45 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.9/5
    Average Rating
    98%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    45
    Total Establishments
    Lynwood & CORestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    The White Hart Royal HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
    5/5
    Rixy's Cotswold TearoomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Moreton Wine MerchantsRetailers - other
    5/5
    Redesdale ArmsPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Elevation

    129m
    Highabove sea level

    At 129m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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