GL12 8LE is in Wickwar, Wotton-Under-Edge and South Gloucestershire district. GL12 8LE is located in the Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thornbury and Yate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wickwar, Wotton-under-edge, GL12 8LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL12 8JZ, GL12 8NE, GL12 8ND, GL12 8NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL12 8LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 51.9% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 44.6% | 48.1% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 26% | 31.5% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 50.6% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 3.8% | -10.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 51.3% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 34.2% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 9.6% | -10.2% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 10.4% | -13.0% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 18.2% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 20.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 32.9% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.3% | 93.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around GL12 8LE was 35.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% lower than the Charfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
GL12 8LE has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Charfield and the 349th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Rectory, Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2000-11-20 | £2,185,069 |
GL12 8LE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GL12 8LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Hosea Primary School Honeybourne Way , Wickwar GL12 8PF | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Cromhall Church Lane , Cromhall GL12 8AL | 3out of 4 | 3,592 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charfield Primary School Wotton Road , Charfield GL12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 3,613 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Abbey Street , Kingswood GL12 8RN | 3out of 4 | 4,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangeworthy Church of England Primary School Wotton Road , Rangeworthy BS37 7ND | 3out of 4 | 4,680 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 5,001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickwar Coffee Shop | The Flat, 31 High Street | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickwar Social Club | 35 High Street, Wickwar | 382 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Fields WICKWAR WANDERERS KING GEORGE'S FIELD WICKWAR WANDERERS KING GEORGE'S FIELD THE DOWNS | grass pitches | 627 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.