High Street is in Wickwar, Wotton-Under-Edge and in Northavon district. GL12 8NP 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 High Street, Wickwar, Wotton-under-edge, GL12 8NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL12 8NN, GL12 8PL, GL12 8NW, GL12 8NQ, GL12 8NH, GL12 8NE, GL12 8PF, GL12 8PG, GL12 8NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL12 8NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 54.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 43.4% | 45.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 8NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 26.5% | 27.1% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 52.4% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.6% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 52.4% | 51.6% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 34.3% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 8.3% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.8% | 12.9% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 10.3% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.1% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 40.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 95.5% | 91.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 92.4% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the Charfield average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
High Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Charfield and the 234th lowest crime rate of 876 local areas in South Gloucestershire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 High Street, Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-10-10 | £575,000 |
| 39B High Street, Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-11-20 | £405,442 |
| 29 High Street, Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-08-12 | £226,862 |
| 74 High Street, Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-02-20 | £491,258 |
| 27 High Street, Wotton-Under-Edge, South Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2023-11-14 | £527,782 |
GL12 8NP 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 386 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 | 3,945 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charfield Primary School Wotton Road , Charfield GL12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 4,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rangeworthy Church of England Primary School Wotton Road , Rangeworthy BS37 7ND | 3out of 4 | 4,536 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswood Primary School Abbey Street , Kingswood GL12 8RN | 3out of 4 | 4,651 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 | 5,290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimsham Green School Broad Lane , Yate BS37 7LB | 3out of 4 | 5,457 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickwar Social Club | 35 High Street, Wickwar | 109 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 | 431 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.