The Cotswold district is located in the heart of South West England, spanning parts of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire. Known for its rolling hills and limestone villages, the area covers approximately 800 square miles. The Cotswolds is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its landscape shaped by centuries of farming and traditional stone architecture.
The district is home to historic market towns like Cirencester, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Bourton-on-the-Water, which attract visitors for their well-preserved heritage. The region’s economy is supported by agriculture, tourism, and local crafts. Walking trails, such as the Cotswold Way, offer routes through countryside and along the Cotswold Escarpment. The area maintains a rural character while providing access to nearby cities like Bath and Oxford.
On average Cotswold has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Cotswold is £50,743 per year. There are 57 schools in Cotswold: 44 primary (3 Outstanding and 30 Good) and 6 secondary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good).
Based on 1,082 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Cotswold area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £6,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 416 | £678,165 |
| Flats | 128 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 262 | £390,000 |
| Terraced | 276 | £345,000 |
10 years price trend in Cotswold
Abbey
Blockley
Bourton Vale
Bourton Village
Campden & Vale
Chedworth & Churn Valley
Chesterton
Coln Valley
Ermin
Fairford North
Fosseridge
Four Acres
Grumbolds Ash with Avening
Kemble
Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South
Moreton East
Moreton West
New Mills
Northleach
Sandywell
Siddington & Cerney Rural
South Cerney Village
St Michael's
Stow
Stratton
Tetbury East & Rural
Tetbury Town
Tetbury with Upton
The Ampneys & Hampton
The Beeches
The Rissingtons
Watermoor
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.