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GL56

MORETON-IN-MARSH

Gloucestershire, South West, England

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GL56 encompasses MORETON-IN-MARSH and its surrounding areas in Gloucestershire, South West.

Avg price £638,860
1yr change ▲ 3.5%
Crime 89% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£638,860

▲ 3.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

123% above national avg

Crime Rate

8.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

89% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

328 Mbps

Property Prices in GL56

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL56 is £638,860, which is 45% above the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL56 cost 122.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL56 have risen 3.5% 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 £847,037 215
Semi-detached £444,499 160
Terraced £399,004 145
Flat £227,501 56
All types £638,860 621

5-Year Price History

£618K £629K £640K £651K £662K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in GL56

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

With 8.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL56 has a crime rate well 89% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in GL56

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL56 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Kitebrook Preparatory School Other Not inspected mi
St David's Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
Blockley Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
Longborough Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

101,949

Population

67

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
32.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in GL56 are 328.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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328.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL56 is collected by Tewkesbury. The Band D rate is £2,029/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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GL56 — MORETON-IN-MARSH

Area Summary

GL56 (MORETON-IN-MARSH) offers above-average property prices (£638,860, 123% above national average), low crime (89% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (328 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about GL56 MORETON-IN-MARSH

What is the average house price in GL56 MORETON-IN-MARSH?
The average house price in GL56 (MORETON-IN-MARSH) is £638,860, based on 621 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 123% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.5% over the past year.
Is GL56 MORETON-IN-MARSH a safe area to live?
Crime in GL56 is significantly below the national average (8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of GL56 MORETON-IN-MARSH?
The population of GL56 (MORETON-IN-MARSH) is approximately 101,949 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in GL56?
The average broadband download speed in GL56 is 328 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in GL56 MORETON-IN-MARSH?
There are 4 schools in or near GL56. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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