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GL55 6XG is in Paxford, Chipping Campden and Cotswold district. GL55 6XG is located in the Blockley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Paxford, Chipping Campden, GL55 6XG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GL55 6XF, GL55 6XD, GL55 6XH, GL55 6XE.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL55 6XG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52%51.9%-0.1% 51.0% 0.9%
Male48%48.1%0.1% 49.0% -0.9%

Partnership Status

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 GL55 6XG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single17.4%24.2%6.8% 37.9% -13.7%
Married: Opposite sex66.7%58.6%-8.1% 44.2% 14.4%
Married: Same sex0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.1% 0.6%
Separated3.5%0.7%-2.8% 2.2% -1.5%
Divorced6.7%11.9%5.2% 9.1% 2.8%
Widowed5%3.9%-1.1% 6.1% -2.2%

Health

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 (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54%51.9%-2.1% 48.4% 3.5%
Good health32%37.3%5.3% 33.6% 3.7%
Fair health9.1%8.8%-0.3% 12.7% -3.9%
Bad health3.7%1.9%-1.8% 4.0% -2.1%
Very bad health1.1%0%-1.1% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 GL55 6XG this area, 7.8% 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 50.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications14.5%7.8%-6.7% 18.2% -10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 8.5%9.2%0.7% 9.6% -0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels19.1%14.9%-4.2% 13.4% 1.5%
Apprenticeship1.4%1.8%0.4% 5.3% -3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.7%13.8%2.1% 16.9% -3.1%
Degree or Similar44%50.4%6.4% 33.8% 16.6%
Other0.7%2.1%1.4% 2.8% -0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0.3%0%-0.3% 3.1% -3.1%
Black African0%0.3%0.3% 2.5% -2.2%
Black Caribbean0.9%0.3%-0.6% 1.0% -0.7%
Mixed White and Asian0%1%1.0% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African0%1%1.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 0.9% -0.9%
White98.3%97.4%-0.9% 81.4% 16.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.9%96.1%-0.8% 83.2% 12.9%
European Union2%1.6%-0.4% 6.1% -4.5%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.8% -0.2%
Africa0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.7% -2.4%
Middle East and Asia0%0.3%0.3% 5.6% -5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.6%1%0.4% 1.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.9%96.1%-0.8% 83.2% 12.9%
10+ Years0%3.2%3.2% 9.8% -6.6%
2-5 Years0.3%0%-0.3% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years2.9%0.6%-2.3% 1.9% -1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.9% 76.7% 13.2%
Ireland1% 0.6% 0.4%
Other EU countries0.6% 1.5% -0.9%
No passport held8.4% 13.5% -5.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.1% 37.2% -2.1%
Christian54.5% 46.2% 8.3%
Not answered10.4% 6.0% 4.4%

Safety

Is GL55 6XG dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around GL55 6XG was 116.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 164.0% higher than the Blockley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

GL55 6XG has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Blockley and the 29th highest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 762.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,000
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in GL55 6XG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cotswold.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Paxford, Chipping Campden, GL55 6XG

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL55 6XG

Average Price
£442,100
Semi-Detached
£442,100
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in GL55 6XG

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
2 Upper Folly, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£320,0002020-09-18 £357,509
1 Upper Folly, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£350,0002020-02-21 £427,000
Cadley View 4 Upper Folly, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£375,0002016-09-01 £498,728
East View Cottage, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£302,5802015-10-30 £418,219
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL55 6XG

Employment

GL55 6XG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.

GL55 6XG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Retired80
Full-Time Employee69
Self-Employed47
Part-Time Employee37
Student (economically inactive)15
Looking after home or family15
Unemployed8
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Professional, scientific and technical activities18
Manufacturing16
Accommodation and food service activities16
Education15
Administrative and support service activities14
Other13
Construction9
Information and communication8
Human health and social work activities7
Financial and insurance activities5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing5
Transport and storage3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Blockley Church of England Primary School
Park Road , Blockley GL56 9BY
3out of 4 3,415 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St James and Ebrington Church of England Primary School
Pear Tree Close , GL55 6DB
2out of 4 3,659 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Catharine's Catholic Primary School
Lower High Street , GL55 6DZ
2out of 4 4,002 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chipping Campden School
Cider Mill Lane , GL55 6HU
4out of 4 3,803 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in GL55 6XG area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near GL55 6XG postcode.

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed77.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed104.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed400 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed400 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed62.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed400 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.