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Cotswold

England / South West / Cotswold

About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cotswold Population
90,832
Population density
78 per km²

Demographics

British
83,545
91.98%
Other White
3,202
3.53%
Irish
635
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
493
0.54%
Other Asian
465
0.51%
Total population: 90,830

Housing

Owns outright
16,177
39.85%
Owns with a mortgage
10,260
25.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
5,592
13.77%
Other social rented
5,557
13.69%
Other forms of private rent
1,457
3.59%
Total households: 40,597

Property prices in Cotswold

Based on 1,151 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 in Cotswold area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £9,200,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached445£678,500
Flats124£220,000
Semi-Detached290£395,000
Terraced292£345,000

10 years price trend in Cotswold

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.