The Cloud is in Wotton-Under-Edge and in Stroud district. GL12 7HG is located in the Wotton-under-Edge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Cloud, Wotton-under-edge, GL12 7HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL12 7NT, GL12 7HF, GL12 7LS, GL12 7JL, GL12 7LN, GL12 7EJ, GL12 7GQ, GL12 7JD, GL12 7HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL12 7HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.1% | 49% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.8% | 29.1% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 48.9% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 12.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 50.8% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 32.5% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 15% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 6.8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 15% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 46.4% | -1.7% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 97.6% | 100% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 93.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 93% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Cloud was 46.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Cloud has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Kingswood and the 188th lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 156.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 The Cloud, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-10-31 | £282,176 |
| 9 The Cloud, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-09-01 | £203,063 |
| 2 The Cloud, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2021-08-10 | £286,729 |
| 4 The Cloud, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-12-10 | £281,569 |
| 2 The Cloud, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-10-19 | £274,207 |
GL12 7HG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in GL12 7HG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The British School Wortley Road , GL12 7JU | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat CofE Primary School Symn Lane , GL12 7BD | 4out of 4 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Abbey Street , Kingswood GL12 8RN | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Nibley CofE Primary School The Street , North Nibley GL11 6DL | 3out of 4 | 3,817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillesley Church of England Primary School Kilcot Road , GL12 7RH | 3out of 4 | 4,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katharine Lady Berkeley's School Kingswood Road , GL12 8RB | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The India Palace | 13 - 15 Church Street, Wotton-Under-Edge | 163 yd | |
| Hongkong Kitchen LTD | 16 Church Street, Wotton-Under-Edge | 171 yd | |
| Good Food Kitchen & Bar | 21C Long Street, Wotton-Under-Edge | 285 yd | |
| The Edge | 44 Long Street, Wotton-Under-Edge | 358 yd | |
| The Ark | 43 Long Street, Wotton-Under-Edge | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Falcon Inn | The Falcon, 20 Church Street | 171 yd | |
| The Wine Shack At No7 | 7 Long Street, Wotton-Under-Edge | 224 yd | |
| The Star Inn | Star Inn, 21 Market Street | 485 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, 3 - 5 Haw Street | 534 yd | |
| Pavilion Sports & Social Club | Pavilion Sports And Social Club, Synwell Lane | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence And Co Ltd | 27 Long Street, Wotton-Under-Edge | 359 yd | |
| Delights Pizza And Kebab House | 12A Market Street, Wotton-Under-Edge | 461 yd | |
| Wotton British Takeaway | 11 High Street, Wotton-Under-Edge | 465 yd | |
| Bunters Limited | 6 Bear Street, Wotton-Under-Edge | 466 yd | |
| The Keepers Wotton Area Community Hub | The Keepers, Symn Lane | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 38 Long Street, Wotton-Under-Edge | 358 yd | |
| Tesco | 28 Long Street, Wotton-Under-Edge | 358 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The British School WORTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Synwell Playing Fields SYNWELL PLAYING FIELD SYNWELL PLAYING FIELD SYNWELL LANE | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Wotton Pool CHIPPING CLOSE | swimming pool | 584 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.