Chestnut Close is in Tetbury and in Cotswold district. GL8 8LH is located in the Tetbury with Upton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chestnut Close, Tetbury, GL8 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL8 8JX, GL8 8JS, GL8 8JT, GL8 8JY, GL8 8JR, GL8 8LE, GL8 8DE, GL8 8BY, GL8 8JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL8 8LH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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 | 52.6% | 48.9% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51.1% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 32.4% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 44.1% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 13.1% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 9.7% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 53.6% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 27.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 24.8% | 17.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.9% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 15.8% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 8.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 29.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 97.7% | 94.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Close was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% lower than the Grumbolds Ash with Avening average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chestnut Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Grumbolds Ash with Avening and the 120th highest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Chestnut Close, Tetbury, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2024-04-30 | £249,264 |
| 1A Chestnut Close, Tetbury, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-09-24 | £524,969 |
| 9 Chestnut Close, Tetbury, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-09-23 | £308,553 |
| 9 Chestnut Close, Tetbury, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-09-23 | £254,103 |
| 12 Chestnut Close, Tetbury, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2017-07-21 | £293,342 |
GL8 8LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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.
GL8 8LH 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.
| Retired | 40 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School St Mary's Road , GL8 8BW | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avening Primary School High Street , Avening GL8 8NF | 3out of 4 | 4,605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William Romney's School Lowfield Road , GL8 8AE | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westonbirt School Westonbirt , Tetbury GL8 8QG | - not rated | 5,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 53 | 53 Long Street, Tetbury | 721 yd | |
| Casa La Cucina Italiano | 49 Long Street, Tetbury | 721 yd | |
| Quayles | 1 Long Street, Tetbury | 721 yd | |
| Lola & Co | 20A Long Street, Tetbury | 766 yd | |
| Pizza Planet | 1 - 2 Priory Industrial Estate, Tetbury | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetbury Rugby Club | Hampton Street, Tetbury | 435 yd | |
| The Priory Inn | London Road, Tetbury | 511 yd | |
| TAYCT - The People's Pod | The People's Pod, Dolphins Hall | 562 yd | |
| Tetbury Town Football Club | Tetbury Recreation Ground, New Church Street | 562 yd | |
| Tetbury United Service Club Limited | Tetbury United Services Club, 12 - 14 Chipping Street | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Chinese Cuisine | 15 Church Street, Tetbury | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 17 Long Street, Tetbury | 721 yd | |
| Tesco | Priory Industrial Estate, London Road | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tetbury Memorial Recreation Ground HAMPTON STREET | grass pitches | 350 yd |
| Swr Leisure LOWFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Priory Gym (Closed) PRIORY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 704 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 | 41 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.22 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.