GL8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The GL8 district covers Tetbury, Sherston, Nailsworth. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£425k
England £300k
Recorded crime
52
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
7.3 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£42,072
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
74%
of homes
Council tax
£2,556
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
21 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in GL8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£682k
Semi-detached
£410k
Terraced
£360k
Flat
£245k
Primary schools in GL8
- Avening Primary School · GL8 8NF · Remains Good (2020) · Top 49% in England
- Leighterton Primary School · GL8 8UH · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 15% in England
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School · GL8 8BW · Not yet inspected · Bottom 27% in England
Secondary schools in GL8
- Sir William Romney's School · GL8 8AE · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 37% in England
Fee-paying schools in GL8
- Westonbirt School · GL8 8QG · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in GL8
- Avening Playgroup · GL8 8NW · Good (Ofsted)
- Cotswold Bunnies in the Cowshed · GL8 8LR · Good (Ofsted)
- St Mary's Playgroup (Tetbury) · GL8 8EU · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Tetbury Nursery Playgroup · GL8 8JE · Good (Ofsted)
- The Play Barn · GL8 8YJ
- Tiggers @ Tetbury Private Day Nursery · GL8 8GX · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in GL8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of GL8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetbury | 99% | £425k | Low | — |
Questions
Where is the GL8 postcode?
GL8 covers 3 neighbourhoods in Tetbury, Sherston, Nailsworth, with 339 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in GL8?
The typical home price across GL8's neighbourhoods is £425k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in GL8?
3 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a GL8 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.