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Gloucester (GL56)
The GL56 postcode area is located in the Gloucester postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 612 individual postcodes.
There are 47 electoral wards in the GL56 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, 31% of people in GL56 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 GL56 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 GL56 postcode is located in Gloucester, a city in the county of Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom, and is part of the South West England region. It covers an area of 4.73 km² and has a population of 6,323.
GL56 comprises three postcode sectors within the Gloucester district, namely GL56 0-GL56 9. The GL56 9 postcode sector is further divided into two distinct post towns/units, i.e. Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Campden. These post towns/units cover an area of 2.84 km² and have a population of 5,159.
Moreton-in-Marsh is the main settlement in the GL56 postcode area. It is the administrative centre of a civil parish and rural district located within the Cotswold Hills area of the Cotswolds AONB. This small town has a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, hotels, banks, and a variety of other services, a popular tourist destination.
Chipping Campden is a lively old market town situated in the north of the GL56 postcode area. It is a popular tourist destination due to its heritage centre and nearby Hidcote Manor Gardens. The town includes a variety of shops, galleries, pubs, restaurants, and other local businesses.
The GL56 postcode area also includes several small villages and hamlets, including Ebrington, Andoversford, Pinnock, Aston SubEdge, Mickleton, Churchill, and Hazler. These hamlets are mainly residential areas that offer a peaceful rural lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of town life.
There are several places of interest to visit in the GL56 postcode area, such as the Chipping Campden church, the Andoversford and Fox Houses pubs, the Croft Castle, and some other historic sites. Also, there is the River Isbourne and the infant River Stour, both of which run their course through the area.
Demographics
Gloucestershire
GL56 is located in the county of Gloucestershire, in England.
Gloucestershire has a total population of 900,800, making it the 23rd largest county in the UK.
Gloucestershire has a total area of 1216 square miles, and a population density of 285 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | GL56 |
| Postal Town | Gloucester |
| MSOA Name | Cotswold 002 |
| LSOA Name | Cotswold 002D |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Region | Gloucestershire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Cotswold |
| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
GL56 Electoral Wards
The postal region of GL56, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 31% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.