gloucester GL10 Postcodes

Gloucester (GL10)

The GL10 postcode area is located in the Gloucester postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 516 individual postcodes.

There are 43 electoral wards in the GL10 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 Stroud Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in GL10 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 GL10 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The GL10 postcode is located within the Gloucestershire county of England, encompassing the parish of Frampton-on-Severn, near the town of Stroud. GL10 is bordered by the GL2 to the north, the GL5 to the east, the GL6 to the south and the GL8 to the west.

Frampton-on-Severn is a small village with a population of around 1,000 people and is located on the western banks of the River Severn. The village has an old centre and an area of common land surrounding it, both of which are designated as nature reserves.

The main transport link in the area is the A38 road, connecting nearby towns such as Berkeley, Dursley and Thornbury with Stroud. The village of Frampton-on-Severn also has a bus service operated by Gloucestershire County Council.

Education in the area is provided by The Chantry School, a coeducational secondary school and Sixth Form College and a Primary School maintained by Gloucestershire Local Education Authority. There is also a U3A group which meets at nearby Cattistock Hall offering activities such as sailing, bowls and archery.

The River Severn provides a host of watersport activities such as kayaking, canoeing and sailing as well as fishing. There is also a sailingclub based at the Frampton Court Estate and a golf course at Minchinhampton Common.

The local area also provides shopping facilities with a supermarket, a butchers, a baker and several gift shops all located within walking distance of the village centre. Cafes and pubs offer a great choice of traditional ales, good food and a pleasant atmosphere. Local churches offer traditional services as well as sunday school and a sense of community for visitors and residents alike.

The surrounding area is a beautiful place to visit or live, with the Cotswolds nearby and National Trust properties such as Berkeley Castle and Little Sodbury Manor. The area offers a great choice of activities such as walking, cycling and horse riding and the village of Frampton-on-Severn itself is very picturesque.

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