Living in GL12, South Gloucestershire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around GL12 in South Gloucestershire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Gloucestershire: £340,300, up 2.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around GL12
56 recorded home sales on the streets around central GL12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £395,000 and a range from £76,000 to £740,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 CRANESBILL CRESCENT, GL12 8EH | detached | £490,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 5 THE SIDINGS, GL12 8UF | detached | £601,750 | 2026-05-27 |
| 87 POSKETT WAY, GL12 8FF | semi-detached | £333,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 26 FARM LEES, GL12 8JA | detached | £420,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 11 CRANESBILL CRESCENT, GL12 8EH | semi-detached | £490,000 | 2026-03-23 |
| 93 WOODLANDS ROAD, GL12 8LT | semi-detached | £340,000 | 2026-03-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Blue Coat CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Charfield Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Katharine Lady Berkeley's School | Secondary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
| Tortworth Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.8 mi |
| Alexander Hosea Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.1 mi |
6 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 23.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.8% |
| Skilled trades | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
6 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central GL12 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on South Gloucestershire's figures.
Common questions about GL12
What is the average house price in GL12?
The average sold price in South Gloucestershire is £340,300 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in GL12?
Prices in South Gloucestershire are up 2.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in GL12?
The median of 56 recorded sales around central GL12 in the last 2 years is £395,000, ranging from £76,000 to £740,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in GL12?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central GL12, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in GL12?
6 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GL12 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is GL12 at risk of flooding?
Central GL12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is GL12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £395,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 6 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is GL12 safe?
6 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central GL12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? GL12 or GL11, GL12 or GL13, GL12 or BS37.
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