Chestnut Park is in Kingswood, Wotton-Under-Edge and in Stroud district. GL12 8RJ is located in the Kingswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chestnut Park, Kingswood, Wotton-under-edge, GL12 8RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL12 8RE, GL12 8EN, GL12 8RS, GL12 8RY, GL12 8RT, GL12 8RN, GL12 8SD, GL12 8RL, GL12 8RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL12 8RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.9% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.1% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 8RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 26.5% | 30.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 51.2% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 4.2% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 47.7% | 59.7% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 31% | 31.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 5.4% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 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.
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 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 10.4% | -12.9% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 14% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.8% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 43.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 95.7% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 95.2% | 93.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 93.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Park was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% higher than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chestnut Park has the 10th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Kingswood and the 129th highest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 105.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Chestnut Park, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2025-08-15 | £574,549 |
| 1A Chestnut Park, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2025-01-30 | £267,247 |
| 55 Chestnut Park, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2024-06-19 | £283,928 |
| 25 Chestnut Park, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-05-23 | £336,318 |
| 21 Chestnut Park, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2021-09-22 | £312,296 |
GL12 8RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 168 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Primary School Abbey Street , Kingswood GL12 8RN | 3out of 4 | 274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat CofE Primary School Symn Lane , GL12 7BD | 4out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The British School Wortley Road , GL12 7JU | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charfield Primary School Wotton Road , Charfield GL12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillesley Church of England Primary School Kilcot Road , GL12 7RH | 3out of 4 | 3,795 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 | 850 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppy & Boo | The Village Inn, The Chipping | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | The Chipping, Kingswood | 153 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tubbs Turf WOTTON ROAD | tennis courts | 204 yd |
| B&F Fitness SUNDAY SCHOOLROOMS SUNDAY SCHOOLROOMS THE CHIPPING | health and fitness suite | 204 yd |
| Kingswood Playing Fields WICKWAR ROAD | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Wotton Sports Centre Katherine Lady Berkeleys School Katherine Lady Berkeleys School Kingswood Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 845 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 | 47.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 47.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 47.1% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.