Postcode report
GL12 7QX Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About GL12 7QX: area rating, property, schools and local change
GL12 7QX is a postcode in Wotton-under-Edge, Stroud, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GL12 7QX, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GL12 7QX are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for GL12 7QX is based on Stroud 015 Census 2021. It covers 8,686 residents, 148 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near GL12 7QX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GL12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £365k from 35 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Near GL12 7QX, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including holiday clubs (1). Closest examples include Atlas Camps Wotton-under-Edge – School Holiday Club (at The British School, Wortley Road, Wotton-under-Edge, ages 4-14, 3.2 km). 1 holiday-club or holiday-activity option; 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GL12 7QX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around GL12 7QX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about GL12 7QX
Is GL12 7QX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 23% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near GL12 7QX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What kids clubs and activities are near GL12 7QX?
Near GL12 7QX, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including holiday clubs (1). Closest examples include Atlas Camps Wotton-under-Edge – School Holiday Club (at The British School, Wortley Road, Wotton-under-Edge, ages 4-14, 3.2 km). 1 holiday-club or holiday-activity option; 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for GL12 7QX?
LocaleIQ matched GL12 7QX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GL12 7QX?
The latest median sold price is £365k based on 35 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GL12 7QX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.