gloucester GL54 Postcodes

Gloucester (GL54)

The GL54 postcode area is located in the Gloucester postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 1227 individual postcodes.

There are 124 electoral wards in the GL54 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, 33% of people in GL54 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 GL54 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 GL54 postcode covers an area located to the east of Gloucester city, straddling the Gloucestershire/Oxon border. This postcode area is mainly in the district of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire but also includes parts of the district of West Oxfordshire.

Deerhurst, a village lying on the eastern side of the River Severn, and the neighbouring hamlet of Wood Eaton are in this postcode area. Two main roads, the A40 and the A435, cut through this postcode district. The A40 bypasses Deerhurst to its south, while the A435 runs through parts of it. The M5 motorway near Gloucester provides an alternative route for those travelling to and from the area.

The GL54 postcode area is primarily rural, and is home to several villages and hamlets such as Woodmancote, Northway, Nether Swell, Dowdeswell, Alderton, Rissington and Fosswell. It also covers some parts of Salperton, Stowell and Mickleton.

The area is known for its scenic views of the Cotswolds and rolling hills of Gloucestershire. Popular tourist attractions include the Regal Cinema in Woodmancote and theatre productions in the village. Local sports teams include cricket clubs and hockey clubs.

The main form of public transport in this postcode area is by bus, with several bus routes offering links to nearby towns and villages, as well as connections to Gloucester city centre. Commuters from the GL54 postcode can benefit from quick and easy access to major train stations such as Oxford and Cheltenham Spa.

The main shopping area in the GL54 postcode area is located in Woodmancote, where there are convenience stores and a post office. Other local amenities include pubs, cafes and restaurants.

In terms of education, the area is served by a number of primary schools, including Dowdeswell Endowed Primary School, Northway Primary School and Stowell Primary School. Long Field Academy provides secondary-level education.

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