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Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood

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About

The area of Wotton-under-Edge and Kingswood occupies the western fringe of the Cotswolds, characterised by its position on the steep escarpment overlooking the Severn Vale. The landscape is defined by wooded hillsides, narrow lanes, and stone-built settlements that follow the contours of the land. Wotton-under-Edge functions as a historic market town with a linear layout along its main street, while Kingswood is a smaller village to the north, historically centred around its abbey. The local economy has traditional roots in wool and clockmaking.

The Tolzey, a historic covered market building in Wotton-under-Edge, stands as a focal point in the town centre. The area's geography promotes walking along paths like the Cotswold Way, which traverses the escarpment here. Remnants of the area's industrial past, including old mill buildings, are integrated into the settlements. Community life often revolves around local shops, pubs, and the surrounding farmland, with a noticeable shift in building materials as one moves from the higher limestone areas to the lower valleys.

Area overview

On average Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood is £64,469 per year. There are 6 schools in Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood is home to around 8,690 people, with a population density of about 148.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood Population
8,690
Population density
148 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.53(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.08(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.57(-45%)
Other theft
3.45(-39%)
Other crime
2.76(+67%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,209
94.45%
Other White
220
2.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
56
0.64%
Irish
36
0.41%
Other Asian
26
0.3%
Total population: 8,691

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,034
42.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,103
15.41%
No qualifications
965
13.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
914
12.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
651
9.1%
Total 16+ residents: 7,156

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,606
43.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,102
29.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
428
11.65%
Social rents from council
321
8.73%
Other social rented
90
2.45%
Total households: 3,675

Property prices in Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £354,250 in Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £3,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood 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 Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached32£340,500
Terraced22£281,500
Flats6£176,975
Detached24£490,000

10 years median price trend in Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood.

All postcodes in Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood

GL128RG

St Giles Barton

GL128SP

Wotton Road

GL127HF

Potters Pond

GL127EA

Old London Road

GL127BX

Long Street

GL116EL

Wotton-under-Edge

GL127DU

Little Acre

GL128RP

The Walk

GL127GQ

Synwell Lane

GL127DT

Bradley Road

GL128RU

Hillesley Road

GL127DW

Old Town

GL127PR

Wotton-under-Edge

GL116AD

Woodmancote

GL127DZ

Westridge Road

GL128RR

Golden Lane

GL116EE

Warren Hill

GL116DL

The Street

GL127LW

Hill Road

GL127RQ

Chapel Lane

GL128RJ

Chestnut Park

GL127PU

Whiteway

GL127RU

Hawkesbury Upton Road

GL127BN

Chipping Gardens

GL127FA

Lovetts Way

GL127LD

Fountain Crescent

GL127QU

Nind Lane

GL127JJ

Ludgate Hill

GL127BA

Merlin Haven

GL127NY

Reynolds Close

GL127HH

Cotswold Gardens

GL127NA

Coombe Terrace

GL116AY

New Road

GL127BG

Symn Lane

GL127LY

Adeys Lane

GL127EN

Dauncey Close

GL127PD

Wotton Road

GL127PA

Bradley Road

GL116ER

The Broadway

GL127PJ

Vernals Lane

GL116ED

Millend

GL127LT

Parklands

GL127DX

Gloucester Row

GL127NN

Holywell Square

GL127EE

Tabernacle Road

GL116DS

Wotton Road

GL128RL

Charfield Road

GL127AY

Ellerncroft Road

GL128RE

Old Rectory Road

GL127BB

Chipping Close

GL127HL

The Green

GL127DY

Bradley Road

GL127BT

Long Street

GL127SA

Lodge Drive

GL116DP

Innocks Estate

GL127BL

Dryleaze Court

GL127ES

Long Street

GL127RJ

Kilcott Road

GL127LL

Adey's Lane

GL116DN

Lower House Lane

GL127SB

Bearlands

GL127NG

Wotton-under-Edge

GL127LE

Hentley Tor

GL127BU

Long Street

GL127ED

Tabernacle Pitch

GL127JA

Court Meadow

GL127EP

Long Street

GL127AS

Dryleaze

GL127PW

Wotton-under-Edge

GL127HT

Cherry Orchard

GL116EA

Forthay

GL127NP

Valley Road

GL127DF

Bear Street

GL127QS

Elm Tree Cottages

GL127NF

Coombe Lane

GL127DE

High Street

GL127AH

Westfields

GL127EJ

Britannia Mews

GL116AZ

Nibley Green

GL127QE

Blackquarries Hill

GL127JU

Wortley Road

GL128JS

Kingswood

GL116EN

Warren Croft

GL127DA

Long Street

GL127JB

Court Orchard

GL127JE

Court Orchard

GL127BP

Durand Court

GL127JD

Durns Road

GL127HX

Oatground

GL127QY

Day House Lane

GL127JF

Jays Mead

GL127HJ

Cotswold Gardens

GL128RX

Crow Meadow

GL128SE

Weavers Close

GL127SD

Turnpike Avenue

GL127NB

Wotton-under-Edge

GL116DH

Nibley Green

GL127AR

Bradley Street

GL128SD

Orchard Walk

GL127AT

Bradley Street

Data Sources

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