Somerset Close is in Kingswood, Wotton-Under-Edge and in Stroud district. GL12 8RQ is located in the Kingswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Somerset Close, Kingswood, Wotton-under-edge, GL12 8RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL12 8SH, GL12 8RU, GL12 8RF, GL12 8RX, GL12 8SE, GL12 8EN, GL12 8RT, GL12 8RZ, GL12 8SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL12 8RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 8RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 21.8% | 29.1% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 57.8% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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 | 52.2% | 53.5% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 32.7% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 11.4% | 3.9% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 14.6% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 15.1% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 41.2% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 93.9% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 95.6% | 95.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Close was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.5% lower than the Kingswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerset Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Kingswood and the 167th lowest crime rate of 378 local areas in Stroud .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Somerset Close, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-11-15 | £528,293 |
| 28 Somerset Close, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-08-15 | £419,767 |
| 19 Somerset Close, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-03-31 | £516,719 |
| 25 Somerset Close, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-02-25 | £436,396 |
| 22 Somerset Close, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-11-06 | £474,480 |
GL12 8RQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Primary School Abbey Street , Kingswood GL12 8RN | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat CofE Primary School Symn Lane , GL12 7BD | 4out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The British School Wortley Road , GL12 7JU | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charfield Primary School Wotton Road , Charfield GL12 8TG | 4out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillesley Church of England Primary School Kilcot Road , GL12 7RH | 3out of 4 | 3,553 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 | 1,152 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 | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | The Chipping, Kingswood | 295 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B&F Fitness SUNDAY SCHOOLROOMS SUNDAY SCHOOLROOMS THE CHIPPING | health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Kingswood Playing Fields WICKWAR ROAD | grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Tubbs Turf WOTTON ROAD | tennis courts | 542 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 33.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.