gloucester GL55 Postcodes

Gloucester (GL55)

The GL55 postcode area is located in the Gloucester postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 336 individual postcodes.

There are 13 electoral wards in the GL55 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 Cotswold Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in GL55 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 GL55 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The GL55 postcode is located in the district of Wychavon in Gloucestershire, England. It covers part of the village of Great Whitcombe, including the hamlets of High Green and Great Comberton in the Wychavon district. It includes a small portion of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

GL55 postcode is estimated to cover a total area of approximately 4.17 square miles (10.77 km2). It also covers the villages of Pebworth, Bishampton and Clifton-upon-Teme in Worcestershire. It has a population of around 3,430 people.

The postcode falls under the civil parish of Pebworth in Worcestershire. The main economic focus in the GL55 postcode area are agriculture and tourism, although some commuters will travel daily to Birmingham or other nearby urban areas for work purposes.

There are a number of transport links available in the area, with excellent road connections to London and Birmingham providing easy access to both cities. The closest railway station is Honeybourne, located around nine miles away. There are also regular bus services and a twice-daily train service to London.

The GL55 postcode area also has a number of notable historical sites. Pebworth church of St Peter is an Anglican parish church dating back to the 14th century with origins in the 11th century, while nearby Bredon Hill has Iron Age ramparts and remains of an Iron Age settlement. The area is also renowned for its plentiful wildlife including red kites, which can often be spotted soaring above.

The GL55 postcode area is noted for its abundance of outdoor activities, with its rolling countryside serving as the perfect backdrop for hill walking, horse riding and other sports. The area also has a number of golf courses and plenty of cycle routes. Moreover, the area provides numerous opportunities for anglers, with a number of rivers and canals providing a home to a variety of fish.

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