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GL12

WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE

Gloucestershire, South West, England

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GL12 covers WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE in Gloucestershire, South West.

Avg price £440,393
1yr change ▼ 7.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£440,393

▼ 7.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

53% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

93% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

246 Mbps

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.

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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

£426K £436K £445K £455K £465K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

125,680

Population

67

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.

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246.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

56%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about GL12 WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE

What is the average house price in GL12 WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE?
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 WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE 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 is the population of GL12 WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE?
The population of GL12 (WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE) is approximately 125,680 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in GL12 WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE?
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.

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