8POPULATION
3.8%UNEMPLOYED
60%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
35%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of GL8 8XE belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is GL8 8XE in Gloucester, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about GL8 8XE from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 82%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 37.5%Male
  • 62.5%Female

From the last census, 37.5% of people in GL88XE male, and 62.5% female. Women outnumber men in Grumbolds Ash.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 35%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 35% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 24%SINGLE
  • 60%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in GL8 8XE is 24%. Single and 'other' people is 77%.

ETHNICITY

  • 99%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

99% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.9%WORKING
  • 3.8%UNEMPLOYED

3.8% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Local Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in GL8 8XE

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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GL88XE Postcode Breakdown

GLAREA8DISTRICT8SECTORXEUNIT
Full PostcodeGL8 8XE
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownGloucester
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyGloucestershire
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

GL88XE Postal District

Compass Postal District

GL8 8XE postcode is located in the postal town of Gloucester. Gloucester postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode GL8 8XE.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Long Newnton0.7 miles E
Tetbury1 miles NW
Shipton Moyne1.6 miles S
Brokenborough2.1 miles SE
Beverston2.5 miles W
Ashley2.7 miles E
Easton Grey2.9 miles SW
Malmesbury3.6 miles SE
Crudwell3.6 miles E
Foxley3.7 miles S
Avening3.9 miles N
Cherington4.2 miles N
Sherston4.5 miles SW
Hankerton4.6 miles E
Leighterton4.6 miles W
London88 miles E
Glasgow302 miles N
Edinburgh302 miles N
Cardiff46 miles W
Liverpool129 miles N
Southampton60 miles SE
Saint Ives57 miles SE

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