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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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

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 1,207 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Cotswold area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £9,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Cotswold over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	489	£660,000	£365,000	£515,000	£912,795	£1,790,000
Flats	110	£211,250	£114,375	£161,250	£315,000	£569,978
Semi-Detached	305	£397,295	£250,000	£322,500	£510,000	£750,000
Terraced	303	£350,000	£180,000	£272,252	£437,500	£727,000

10 years median price trend in Cotswold

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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