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Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood

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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood Population

8,690

Population density

148 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,209

94.45%

Other White

220

2.53%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.64%

Irish

0.41%

Other Asian

0.3%

Total population: 8,691

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	32	£340,500	£271,000	£309,375	£426,750	£475,000
Terraced	22	£281,500	£209,300	£253,500	£327,000	£487,625
Flats	6	£176,975	£148,250	£173,488	£193,250	£255,750
Detached	24	£490,000	£385,750	£443,750	£661,250	£1,780,000

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

All postcodes in Wotton-under-Edge & Kingswood

GL128RA

Wotton Road

GL127HN

Knapp Road

GL127QX

Hillesley Road

GL127PP

Wotton-under-Edge

GL128RW

Bruton Lane

GL127HA

Queens Way

GL127LB

Pitman Place

GL127RG

Alderley Road

GL127DB

High Street

GL127HP

West View

GL127AP

Bradley Street

GL116AX

Park Lane

GL127PG

Swinhay Lane

GL127LP

Mill Close

GL127BJ

Lisle Place

GL127EX

Clarence Road

GL127PL

Stumpwell Lane

GL127EH

Killcott Road

GL127LU

Coombe Road

GL128JU

Neathwood Cottages

GL127BS

Haw Street

GL127EW

Long Street

GL127EF

Tabernacle Road

GL127HU

Wortley Terrace

GL127SF

Bearlands

GL127AN

Dryleaze

GL127DP

The Butts

GL127AE

Market Street

GL127AX

Ellerncroft Road

GL116DT

Barrs Lane

GL116EQ

Smarts Green

GL127RD

Hawkesbury Road

GL127EL

Old London Road

GL127NL

Holywell

GL127AQ

Haw Street

GL127EZ

Orchard Street

GL128SF

Bramley Close

GL127LN

Old School Terrace

GL127FD

Kingswood

GL127RP

Farmcote

GL127HZ

Locombe Place

GL127BH

Rosemary Terrace

GL116EF

Waterley Bottom

GL127LQ

Shepherds Leaze

GL128RY

Tyndale View

GL127FB

Chestnut Drive

GL127QP

Cuckoo Lane

GL127LZ

Coombe Road

GL128RZ

Walk Mill Lane

GL128JR

Wotton Road

GL128RD

Abbey Street

GL127JN

School Road

GL127AL

Dryleaze

GL127DN

Gloucester Street

GL128JP

New Road

GL127BW

Dryleaze Gardens

GL127LA

Pitman Place

GL127LF

Brickfields

GL127DS

The Butts

GL127RF

Reeds Row

GL116EH

Pittcourt

GL127NX

Wortley Road

GL127RR

New Mills Lane

GL127LH

Shepherds Leaze

GL127PE

Stumpwell Lane

GL128JY

Chase Lane

GL128SQ

Laxton Drive

GL127PF

Daisy Lane

GL128SB

Vineyard Lane

GL128EP

New Road

GL116DY

Forthay

Data Sources

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

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