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Wotton-under-Edge

About

Wotton-under-Edge is a civil parish and market town ward situated on the western fringe of the Cotswold escarpment. The area is defined by its historic core, with streets lined by buildings constructed from the local honey-coloured limestone. The topography slopes noticeably, with the town centre lying at the foot of the steep scarp. Local governance and community activities are centred here, serving the surrounding rural settlements.

The area's history is closely tied to the wool trade, evident in the architecture of its former mills and the large Church of St. Mary the Virgin. A notable network of subterranean passages, known as the Wotton Salts, runs beneath parts of the town. The open common land of Wotton Hill provides accessible green space with extensive views across the Severn Vale towards the Welsh mountains.

Area overview

On average Wotton-under-Edge has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 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 is £64,019 per year. There are 3 schools in Wotton-under-Edge: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wotton-under-Edge is home to around 6,951 people, with a population density of about 181.7 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Wotton-under-Edge Population

6,951

Population density

181.7 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

29.2(-11%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.54(+10%)

Other theft

4.46(-21%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.17(-36%)

Burglary

3.88(+42%)

South West average

Demographics

British

6,576

94.59%

Other White

185

2.66%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.59%

Irish

0.39%

Other Asian

0.29%

Total population: 6,952

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,424

41.8%

Level 3 (A level)

873

15.05%

No qualifications

821

14.16%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

732

12.62%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

537

9.26%

Total 16+ residents: 5,799

Housing

Owns outright

1,324

44.52%

Owns with a mortgage

844

28.38%

Private landlord or letting agency

365

12.27%

Social rents from council

278

9.35%

Other forms of private rent

2.22%

Total households: 2,974

Property prices in Wotton-under-Edge

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 in Wotton-under-Edge 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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£445,000	£301,200	£385,000	£607,000	£1,510,000
Flats	7	£173,000	£146,000	£162,700	£188,500	£251,900
Semi-Detached	19	£346,000	£229,000	£317,000	£428,750	£502,600
Terraced	17	£260,000	£203,200	£247,000	£295,000	£383,000

10 years median price trend in Wotton-under-Edge

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Wotton-under-Edge

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