Woodlands Road is in Charfield, Wotton-Under-Edge and in Northavon district. GL12 8LU is located in the Charfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thornbury and Yate. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodlands Road, Charfield, Wotton-under-edge, GL12 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL12 8LA, GL12 8LY, GL12 8TX, GL12 8TY, GL12 8TN, GL12 8UA, GL12 8TZ, GL12 8LS, GL12 8UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL12 8LU is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 46.8% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 53.2% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GL12 8LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.4% | 24.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 66.2% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 22.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (89%) 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 | 64.8% | 54.1% | -10.7% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 34.9% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 9.6% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
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.
In the area around GL12 8LU this area, 3.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.2% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 24.9% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 46.7% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 12.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 97.9% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 96.5% | 93.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlands Road was 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% lower than the Charfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodlands Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Charfield and the 97th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Woodlands Road, Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-11-29 | £441,530 |
| 126 Woodlands Road, Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-08-23 | £234,146 |
| 142 Woodlands Road, Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-05-17 | £347,546 |
| 130 Woodlands Road, Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-03-20 | £261,725 |
| 142 Woodlands Road, Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,500 | 2019-10-01 | £325,634 |
GL12 8LU 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charfield Primary School Wotton Road , Charfield GL12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tortworth VC Primary School Tortworth , GL12 8HG | 3out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Abbey Street , Kingswood GL12 8RN | 3out of 4 | 2,763 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 | 3,501 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexander Hosea Primary School Honeybourne Way , Wickwar GL12 8PF | 3out of 4 | 3,692 yd | Community 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 | 3,106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopsticks | 10 Avon Road, Charfield | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pear Tree Inn | Pear Tree Inn, 6 Wotton Road | 577 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 56 Wotton Road, Charfield | 665 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | Plough Inn, 68 Wotton Road | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charfield Memorial Hall & Playing Field Wotton Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 478 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 | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.72 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.