High Street is in Avening, Tetbury and in Cotswold district. GL8 8NF is located in the Grumbolds Ash with Avening electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Avening, Tetbury, GL8 8NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL8 8PE, GL8 8NB, GL8 8LY, GL8 8NA, GL8 8LZ, GL8 8NL, GL8 8PB, GL8 8ND, GL8 8PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL8 8NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.9% | -1.2% | 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 GL8 8NF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.6% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 16.5% | -13.1% | 37.9% | -21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 64.6% | 12.2% | 44.2% | 20.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 49% | 47.4% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 41.4% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.2% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 GL8 8NF this area, 5.1% 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 57.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 5.1% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 4.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 57.9% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 24.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 92.2% | 91.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 91.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.5% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 45.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% lower than the Grumbolds Ash with Avening average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Street has the 18th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Grumbolds Ash with Avening and the 150th highest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 78.1%.

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 High Street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-08-01 | £521,052 |
| 38 High Street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2025-05-13 | £427,307 |
| 23 High Street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £637,000 | 2023-07-07 | £655,336 |
| The Coach House High Street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2023-04-14 | £587,303 |
| 43 High Street, Tetbury, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-02-10 | £434,220 |
GL8 8NF 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.
GL8 8NF 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GL8 8NF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avening Primary School High Street , Avening GL8 8NF | 3out of 4 | 24 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minchinhampton Primary Academy School Road , Minchinhampton GL6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 3,214 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsley Church of England Primary School The Street , Horsley GL6 0PU | 3out of 4 | 4,570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School Brimscombe Hill , Brimscombe GL5 2QR | 3out of 4 | 4,591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amberley Parochial School Amberley , GL5 5JG | 3out of 4 | 4,785 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,329 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Chine School Box , GL6 9AG | - not rated | 3,490 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorn School Church Street , Nailsworth GL6 0BP | - not rated | 3,614 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaudesert Park School Minchinhampton , GL6 9AF | - not rated | 3,641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Mill College The Fisheries , Stroud GL6 0PL | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little India At The Bell | 29 High Street, Avening | 26 yd | |
| Minchinhampton Golf Club (Kitchen) | Minchinhampton Golf Club, Avening | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | 29 High Street, Avening | 26 yd | |
| Avening Social Club | 1 Woodstock Lane, Avening | 226 yd | |
| The Queen Matilda Tavern | Star Lane, Avening | 443 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minchinhampton Golf Club Ltd | golf | 1,039 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 | 80.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.5% |
| 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 | 132.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 85.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.