GL12 — WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in GL12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL12 is £440,393, broadly in line with the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL12 cost 53.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL12 have fallen 7.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£549,300	237
Semi-detached	£352,029	170
Terraced	£294,225	108
Flat	£174,928	30
All types	£440,393	597

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in GL12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL12 has a crime rate well 93% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in GL12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL12 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Alexander Hosea Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Cromhall	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Kingswood Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Hillesley Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Blue Coat CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

125,680

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in GL12 are 246.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 83% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

246.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

56%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL12 is collected by Stroud. The Band D rate is £2,155/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

GL12 — WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE

Area Summary

GL12 (WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE) offers above-average property prices (£440,393, 53% above national average), low crime (93% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (246 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in GL12?

The average house price in GL12 (WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE) is £440,393, based on 597 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 53% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.9% over the past year.

Is GL12 a safe area to live?

Crime in GL12 is significantly below the national average (5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in GL12?

There are 9 schools in or near GL12. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in GL12?

Council tax in GL12 is collected by Stroud. The Band D rate is £2,155 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in GL12?

The average broadband download speed in GL12 is 246 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 56%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in GL12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in GL12 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 125,680.