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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

GL542DN

Clapton Row

GL542EL

Rye Crescent

GL542AX

Rectory Lane

GL542PY

Red Arrows Close

GL545UE

Bourton Vale

GL542QL

Hercules Close

GL542ES

Springvale

GL542PB

Siskin Road

GL542JP

Bourton Vale

GL542HX

Mill Lane

GL542LP

The Rissingtons

GL542PD

The Rissingtons

GL542BA

Pegasus Court

OX76SQ

Church Piece

OX76SD

Fosseridge

GL542ED

Rye Close

GL541HB

Bourton Vale

GL542JJ

Bourton Vale

GL542GF

Meadow Way

GL542NP

Wright Road

GL543AA

Bourton Vale

GL542LT

Orchard Bank

GL542BL

Chardwar Gardens

GL545FT

Bourton Vale

GL541HY

Wyck Hill

GL542AW

School Hill

GL542FF

Station Road

GL542RZ

Bourton Village

GL542EX

Wyck Road

GL542SH

Wellington Road

GL545UB

Chapel Ash Cottages

GL542BT

Victoria Street

GL541JB

Orchard Row

GL545AU

Salter's Lane

GL541JD

Fosseridge

GL542QT

Smith Barry Road

GL542EF

Nethercote Drive

GL542SG

Mitchell Way

GL543BP

Notgrove Road

GL543AQ

Bourton Vale

GL542HE

Roman Way

GL542NJ

Snipe Road

OX76SJ

Fosseridge

GL542DQ

Letch Hill Drive

GL542FB

Bridle Close

GL542QE

Varsity Close

GL542BP

Riverside

GL543AJ

Bourton Vale

GL542QG

Provost Close

GL541LZ

Church Piece

GL545RR

Well Head Lane

GL542QU

Fairey Close

GL542BX

Victoria Street

GL542RP

Dudley Johnson Close

GL542RY

Suffolk Place

GL542RG

Lutyens Court

GL542JA

Bourton Vale

GL542NQ

Smith Barry Circus

GL542XQ

High Street

GL542QP

Sparrows Way

GL542NL

Sopwith Road

GL542LN

Manor Cottages

GL542EA

Rye Close

GL542QY

Harris Gardens

GL542SN

Station Road

GL545SX

Tally Ho Cottages

GL542HA

Moors Lane

GL542AQ

High Street

OX76SG

Fosseridge

GL545RW

Bourton Vale

OX76SW

Hawkwell Cottages

GL542EP

Station Road

GL542GL

Bibury Corner

GL543BN

Chapel Lane

GL542AJ

High Street

GL542PN

The Rissingtons

GL542GR

Whittle Close

GL542PX

Hart Close

GL542LX

Kings Meadow

GL545SG

Buckle Street

GL541LD

Lower Swell Road

GL542JW

Bourton Vale

GL543AF

Mill View

GL542FH

Lamberts Field

GL545TX

Church Lane

GL542DR

Nethercote

GL542LJ

Greens Close

GL542HQ

Bourton Industrial Park

GL543AH

Bourton Vale

GL541HF

Stow

GL542AZ

Moore Road

GL542HG

Station Meadow

GL542HL

Essex Place

GL542HU

The Square

GL542RW

Swallow Road

GL542PU

Baines Close

GL545FL

Bourton Vale

GL541LL

Whittlestone Hollow

GL543BD

Bourton Vale

GL545FR

Tally Ho Lane

Data Sources

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