gloucester GL17 Postcodes

Gloucester (GL17)

The GL17 postcode area is located in the Gloucester postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 761 individual postcodes.

There are 61 electoral wards in the GL17 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 Forest of Dean Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in GL17 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 GL17 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

GL17 is a postcode district in the Gloucester post town, covering a large part of the northern part of the county of Gloucestershire, England. The post town covers an area of approximately 39 square miles and spans across three main towns – Newent, Gloucester and Ross-on-Wye.

The GL17 postcode mainly covers rural areas, villages and hamlets that are located in the rolling hills of the Forest of Dean. The area is popular with tourists and is home to many picturesque market towns, historic castles, meandering rivers and stately homes.

The postcode district consists of a mix of residential and non-residential locations. Residential properties include detached and semi-detached houses, terraces, and bungalows, as well as many new-build developments and retirement homes. There are also numerous businesses, farms and farms that are scattered throughout the area.

The GL17 postcode also covers a number of villages and hamlets in the surrounding area including Tuffley, Maugersbury, Bishops Cleeve, Little Marcle, Longhope, Yorkley and Ruardean. There is a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy in these locations, many of which are located in traditional Cotswold stone buildings.

There is plenty to do in the area for the whole family. There are numerous outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, horse riding, fishing, golfing and bird watching to enjoy. Additionally, there are plenty of historical sites to explore such as Berkeley Castle, the River Severn and Sudeley Castle.

The GL17 postcode also has excellent transport links, both via road and rail. To the north of the postcode are the M4, M50 and M5 motorways, while National Express and National Rail trains serve the region from Gloucester station and other local facilities.

For those looking to move to the area, there is a variety of schooling options available, from local and private schools to excellent sixth form and further education establishments.

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