Tetbury
Cotswold 011 · 7 sub-areas · 10,457 residents
Cotswold 011 is a rural pocket of the Cotswold district in the South West, home to around 10,500 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,115 a month — broadly in line with the national median, but in an area where house prices are high and nearly two in three residents own their home. Rents rose around 9% in the past year, faster than most of the region.
Tetbury is a mid-density neighbourhood of Cotswold in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Tetbury?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,263 a month for a typical home; broadband infrastructure is patchy — worth checking the specific postcode.
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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Tetbury in Cotswold
Living in Tetbury
The Cotswold district is one of England's more expensive corners for buyers, but renting here sits closer to the national middle ground than you might expect. What makes Cotswold 011 stand out from the wider district is its demographic weight toward older, settled households — more than a quarter of residents are 65 or older, and the area has a notably high share of owner-occupiers.
On cost, a two-bedroom home runs about £1,115 a month, which is roughly in line with the UK median two-bedroom rent of around £1,200. A one-bedroom brings that down to around £877, and a three-bedroom climbs to about £1,354. That sounds manageable in isolation, but the rent-to-take-home ratio here is steep — renters in this area typically spend around 58% of take-home pay on rent, well above what most financial planners consider sustainable. That pressure is partly driven by the local salary floor: the median resident earns around £32,900 a year, which is decent, but not enough to absorb high rents comfortably.
The population skews older and is predominantly owner-occupied, with nearly two in three households owning outright or with a mortgage. Private renters make up just over 17% of households — a relatively small share — and social housing accounts for around 15%. Degree-level qualifications are common, with around 41% of residents holding a degree. The area is ethnically homogeneous, with around 91% of residents born in the UK and a low ethnic diversity index.
Practically, this is car country. Almost half of residents drive to work, and just under 1% use public transport for the commute — one of the lowest public-transport mode shares you'll find anywhere. Working from home is common, with over 41% of residents doing so. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 10 km away in straight-line distance — around a 20-minute drive. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how the area breaks down locally.
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Frequently asked
- Is Cotswold 011 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled rural area with low crime and strong greenspace access — the nearest green space is under 400 metres away on average. The trade-off is poor public transport, steep rents relative to local salaries, and limited options if you're under 35 and don't drive. It suits older residents and remote workers well.
- What is the rent in Cotswold 011?
- A one-bedroom typically costs around £877 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,115, and a three-bedroom around £1,354. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from district-level data. Rents rose roughly 9% in the past year, so prices are moving upward.
- Is Cotswold 011 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 50.5 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — well below the UK national rate of around 80. The area sits in the seventh deprivation decile (lower deprivation), which tends to correlate with lower crime. It's among the safer parts of the South West by the numbers.
- What's the commute from Cotswold 011 to the nearest city centre?
- Most residents drive — nearly half commute by car, and public transport is almost non-existent here, with under 1% using it. The nearest mainline rail station is around 10 km away. Public transport journeys to London or Birmingham both take over three hours, so this area works best for remote workers or those with a local employer.
- Who lives in Cotswold 011?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over 47% of residents are aged 50 or over, and nearly two in three households own their home. Around 41% hold a degree. It's not a young professional area — the 18–34 cohort makes up just 16% of residents, and the community skews toward established families and retirees.
- What schools are near Cotswold 011?
- There are 12 schools within typical catchment distance, but none are currently rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 km — which is well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is roughly 8 km away. It's worth checking current Ofsted ratings directly, as they change with inspection cycles.
- How affordable is Cotswold 011 for renters?
- Challenging. Renters here spend around 58% of take-home pay on rent on average, well above the threshold most advisers recommend. The median resident salary is about £32,900, and with a median house price of around £507,000, saving a deposit takes roughly 7.7 years. It's more accessible than buying, but not comfortably affordable.