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Gloucester (GL6)
The GL6 postcode area is located in the Gloucester postcode town region, within the county of Gloucestershire, and contains a total of 1381 individual postcodes.
There are 120 electoral wards in the GL6 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, 34% of people in GL6 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 GL6 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 GL6 postcode is within the Gloucester district and is the postcode for several villages and towns in Gloucestershire, including Chalford, Kings Stanley, Berkeley and Haresfield.
The GL6 covers an area of 34.55 square miles and has a population of approximately 12,000 people. Its approximate geographic midpoint is at the junction of Park Lane and Marling Road in Chalford.
GL6 is home to a range of national parks, nature reserves, footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes. It has a variety of large and small local businesses, such as farms, restaurants, and small shops.
GL6 also has a range of local amenities, including primary schools, a high school, and two local theatres. Nearby are two local sports teams, and several golf courses. Public transport links within the area are plentiful, with buses, local trains, and park and ride facilities.
The town centre of Chalford and the villages of Kings Stanley and Berkeley have undergone considerable transformation over the past 10 years. Kings Stanley, in particular, is an idyllic village surrounded by fruit and vegetable farms and farmland. Berkeley has a large lake that is used for boating and angling, and is surrounded by footpaths and nature reserves. Haresfield has a large wooded area, a large pond, and a variety of wildlife.
The GL6 is within easy reach of the major cities of Bristol, Bath, and Gloucester, and is also adjacent to the lovely Cotswolds countryside. It has a reputation for being a quiet, rural community, yet also offers plenty of amenities for all to enjoy.
Demographics
Gloucestershire
GL6 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 | GL6 |
| Postal Town | Gloucester |
| MSOA Name | Stroud 013 |
| LSOA Name | Stroud 013B |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Region | Gloucestershire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Stroud |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
GL6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of GL6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 34% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.