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Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale

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About

Bourton-on-the-Water sits within a shallow, pastoral valley in the northeastern Cotswolds. The River Windrush, a defining feature, flows directly through its centre, crossed by several low, arched stone bridges. The surrounding area consists of open farmland, gentle hills, and scattered woodland typical of the region. The local architecture is characterised by traditional honey-coloured limestone buildings, with many structures dating to the 17th and 18th centuries.

The wider Vale area encompasses a series of similar villages built along the Windrush and its tributaries. Land use is primarily agricultural, with sheep grazing and arable fields. A notable detail is the presence of a scaled-down model village, a precise replica of Bourton itself, located within the community. The landscape is defined by dry stone walls, quiet country lanes, and the clear, shallow waters of the river running through the village green.

Area overview

On average Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale is £60,434 per year. There are 6 schools in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale is home to around 9,511 people, with a population density of about 62.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale Population
9,511
Population density
62.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.83(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.99(-46%)
Burglary
4.63(+67%)
Vehicle crime
4(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.26(-50%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,533
89.67%
Other White
540
5.67%
Irish
71
0.75%
Other Asian
61
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.57%
Total population: 9,516

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,067
39.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,322
16.89%
No qualifications
1,078
13.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,074
13.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
742
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 7,827

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,579
38.32%
Owns with a mortgage
1,120
27.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
606
14.71%
Other social rented
494
11.99%
Other forms of private rent
162
3.93%
Total households: 4,121

Property prices in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £2,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£610,500
Flats3£165,000
Terraced24£371,250
Semi-Detached36£372,500

10 years median price trend in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale.

All postcodes in Bourton-on-the-Water & Vale

GL542JL

Bourton Vale

GL542FG

Letch Lane

GL542LA

Milton Place

GL541JF

Follet Close

GL545XS

Buckle Street

GL542FZ

Warbler Drive

GL542JG

Becky Hill

GL542RN

The Furrows

GL542RX

A P Ellis Road

GL545TU

The Square

GL542GX

Kitty Hawk Walk

GL542PL

Mitchell Way

GL542DW

Clapton Row

GL542DJ

Bow Lane

GL542NS

Sopwith Road

GL542RU

Skylark Road

OX76SH

The Convent

GL542FP

Kingfisher Road

GL542ND

Bobble Court

GL542NZ

De Havilland Road

GL545RT

Colman

GL543BA

Bourton Vale

GL542GS

The Rissingtons

GL542QX

Blenheim Close

GL542PH

Meteor Close

GL542HB

Bury Barn Lane

GL542HH

Folly Field

GL542BE

The Avenue

GL541LE

St Mary's Close

GL543AT

Ash Tree Cottage

GL545RL

Stow Road

GL542AS

Rissington Road

GL542AA

Station Road

GL542FR

Kite Close

GL543AB

Bourton Vale

GL542NW

Park View Terrace

GL542DP

Riverside

GL542PT

Lamberts Field

GL542GP

Barnes Wallis Way

GL542DD

Pock Hill Lane

GL542RB

Cessna Close

GL541LW

Stonehouse Court

GL541LQ

Stonehouse Court

GL542QH

Spitfire Place

GL542GY

Hunter Close

GL545US

Castlett Street

GL542EG

Gorse Close

GL542QN

Godfrey Place

GL541LJ

St Marys Close

GL545AX

Bourton Vale

GL542QR

Beechcraft Road

GL541HG

Stow

GL542PQ

Nethercote Farm Drive

OX76SL

Fosseridge

GL541HA

Kineton Hill

GL542NR

Wright Close

GL542BJ

Fosse Row

GL542NA

Leasow Lane

GL545UA

The Dyers

GL542BW

Broadlands Court

GL542ET

Melville Estate

GL542RE

Firefly Close

GL542NB

Pound Lane

GL542LR

The Rissingtons

GL541JU

Station Road

GL542GN

Bourton Village

OX76SF

Fosseridge

GL542EQ

Victoria Terrace

GL542PZ

Blackbird Close

GL542PA

Vickers Road

GL542LZ

Bourton Industrial Park

GL542NX

Avro Road

GL542EU

Melville Estate

GL541HX

Wyck Hill

GL542NT

Hawker Square

GL543BH

Old Gloucester Road

GL543BL

Northleach Road

GL542SD

Hurricane Close

GL542PJ

The Pound

GL542FN

Cotswold Meadows

GL542FJ

Landsdowne

GL542EW

Roman Way

GL542LD

Lane End

GL545AY

Salter's Lane

GL542LL

Rectory Lane

GL545FN

Bourton Vale

GL541LF

Rectory Cottages

GL542JZ

Kings Meadow

GL543AX

Bourton Vale

GL543BW

Follet Close

GL542JR

Bourton Vale

GL542QZ

Lancaster Drive

GL542ER

Station Road

GL542SJ

Mitchell Way

GL545UF

Bourton Vale

GL542NH

Grebe Square

GL542DH

Victoria Street

GL542BH

Perryfield Court

GL545UP

Well Lane

GL542GT

Trenchard Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.