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GL8 Area Report

Cotswold

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

£419,721
Median Price
Postcode district (GL8)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (GL8)
2
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.6/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in GL8

Rental Yield
3.4
Price Growth
5.5
Safety
9
Schools
7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.8
Climate Resilience
7

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (GL8)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

7
Crimes/month
53
Area average

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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). GL8 spans 3 local authorities; Cotswold is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the GL8-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
Secondary
2
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 2 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

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

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in GL8 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£580,000
256 sales
Semi-detached
£399,950
182 sales
Terraced
£348,000
218 sales
Flat
£296,571
177 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 GL8 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
2/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
7/10
Resilient
Planning Constraints:
AONB: Cotswolds
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (6)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (4)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

5/100

Poor walkability - car likely necessary for daily needs.

Within ½ mile:1 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.6°C
Avg Temperature
966mm
Annual Rainfall
2686h
Sunshine/Year
22.3 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: September
Driest: June
Now: 13.3°C, Clear skyHumidity: 87%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

43 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.9/5
Average Rating
100%
Rated Good or Very Good
43
Total Establishments
Tetbury Rugby ClubPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Premier Hampton StoresRetailers - other
5/5
Tetbury Area Youth & Community TrustPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
The Priory InnPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
The Gilbertine KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

7%
Renewable Energy
257g
CO₂/kWh
very high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 60.3%imports 27.5%wind 6.6%biomass 4.3%nuclear 1.3%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

114m
Highabove sea level

At 114m 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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