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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

GL542JQ

Bourton Vale

GL541EY

Stow

GL543AZ

Bourton Vale

GL545UX

Castlett Street

GL545UD

Bourton Vale

GL542HZ

Copse Hill

GL545AT

Bourton Vale

GL542JF

The Square

GL542FD

Slaughter Pike

GL543BZ

Bourton Vale

GL541HZ

Fosseridge

GL542LW

Sherborne Lane

GL542DG

Letch Lane

GL542JY

Copins Court

GL542WP

High Street

GL545RS

The Old Smithy

GL542PF

Lincoln Close

GL542AU

Mouse Trap Lane

GL542QD

Mitchell Way

GL541HD

Bourton Vale

GL542RA

Proctor Way

GL541JL

Church Road

GL542DB

Sherbourne Street

GL542JS

Bourton Vale

GL542PG

Cranwell Road

GL542NU

Avro Road

GL542EJ

The Gorse

GL545UU

Piccadilly

GL543BQ

Bangup Lane

GL545RP

The Sherry

GL541EW

Elm Tree Drive

GL542AE

High Street

GL542BU

Victoria Street

GL542SF

The Rissingtons

GL545UZ

Critchford Lane

GL545AS

Bourton Vale

GL542BB

The Avenue

GL542BN

Evesham Road

GL542GB

Batsford Close

GL542FY

Magpie Place

GL542ZP

High Street

GL542AT

Lansdowne

GL542PW

The Rissingtons

GL542LF

Bourton Hill

GL542AY

Rissington Road

GL542GQ

Dowding Close

GL542DZ

Rissington Road

GL542GG

Stanway Green

GL542GD

Croome Gardens

GL542DF

Springfield

GL542NN

Bleriot Road

GL542HW

Bourton Link

GL543AU

Dale Street

GL541JE

Fosseridge

GL542FL

Mitchell Way

GL545TZ

Church Road

GL542GA

Barnsley Way

GL545XA

Bourton Vale

OX76SN

Fosseridge

GL542LS

The Paddocks

GL543AS

Village Avenue

GL541JG

Fosseridge

GL543AE

Bourton Vale

GL542QJ

Prentice Court

GL542NF

Sandy Lane Court

GL542PP

Pockhill Drive

GL543BJ

Aston Grove Cottage

GL542NG

Smith Barry Crescent

GL542FS

Skylark Road

Data Sources

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