gloucester GL11 Postcodes

Gloucester (GL11)

The GL11 postcode area is located in the Gloucester postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 715 individual postcodes.

There are 49 electoral wards in the GL11 postcode area, including Badminton, Berkeley, Blakeney, Cheltenham, Chipping Campden, Cinderford, Cirencester, Coleford, Drybrook, Dursley, Dymock, Fairford, Gloucester, Lechlade, Longhope, Lydbrook, Lydney, Mitcheldean, Moreton-In-Marsh, Newent, Newnham, Ruardean, Stonehouse, Stroud, Tetbury, Tewkesbury, Westbury-On-Severn, Wotton-Under-Edge which come under the local authority of the Stroud Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 29% of people in GL11 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of GL11 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

GL11 postcode is part of the GL postcode area that covers most of the City of Gloucester, its urban and suburban areas, and several villages to the east of the city. It lies south-east of the river Severn and is bordered to the north by the Core Cities of Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, south by the Counties of Wiltshire and Oxfordshire, and to the west by the Wye Valley.

The GL11 postcode stretches from Tuffley to the Chaxhill area of Tuffley, encompassing the south-east corner of Gloucester, as well as some of its surrounding villages, such as Lower Tuffley and Brockworth, and the larger nearby settlements of Longlevens, Churchdown and Hucclecote.

The postcode district includes a wide variety of housing options, including traditional brick-built homes, modern properties, and studios. There are also a selection of detached properties in the area. Additionally, there are lots of local amenities, such as supermarkets, pubs, cafes, banks and post offices, as well as conveniently located medical services and transport links.

Due to its proximity to the M5 motorway, GL11 postcode is a popular area with commuters, as well as local businesses. There are some larger employers located in the district, including distribution companies and plant nurseries.

The area also has some excellent local leisure facilities, including a multiplex cinema and leisure centre in Tuffley, as well as a selection of parks and public gardens.

GL11 is a popular area with families, due to its abundance of good schools, both primary and secondary. Local schools include The Crypt Secondary School, Painswick Primary School and Hucclecote Primary School, among others.

Gloucester also offers excellent cultural attractions, such as its cathedral, museums and galleries, and is home to Gloucester Rugby Club, making this an ideal location for sports fans.

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