12POPULATION
3%UNEMPLOYED
52%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
33%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsGL8 8XJ

What social class do the population of GL8 8XJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is GL8 8XJ 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 8XJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 13%Children
  • 86%Adults

13% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 16% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in GL88XJ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Tetbury.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 33%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 18%DE

According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 24%SINGLE
  • 52%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in GL8 8XJ is 24%. Single and 'other' people is 76%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 94.4%WORKING
  • 3%UNEMPLOYED

3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near GL8 8XJ

Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Banks near GL8 8XJ

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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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 8XJ

Post Offices

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Libraries

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GL88XJ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeGL8 8XJ
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Postal TownGloucester
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MSOA Name
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CountyGloucestershire
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

GL88XJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

GL8 8XJ 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 8XJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Tetbury0.2 miles NW
Long Newnton1.3 miles E
Beverston2 miles W
Shipton Moyne2.3 miles S
Ashley2.7 miles E
Brokenborough2.9 miles SE
Avening3.1 miles N
Easton Grey3.5 miles S
Cherington3.6 miles N
Crudwell4 miles E
Lasborough4.2 miles W
Malmesbury4.4 miles SE
Leighterton4.4 miles W
Foxley4.5 miles S
Horsley4.5 miles NW
London88 miles E
Glasgow301 miles N
Edinburgh301 miles N
Cardiff46 miles W
Liverpool128 miles N
Southampton61 miles SE
Saint Ives57 miles SE

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