{"id":993636,"date":"2026-05-30T12:13:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T12:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=993636"},"modified":"2026-05-30T12:13:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T12:13:37","slug":"gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Gloucestershire Postcode Areas, Districts and Map Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Gloucestershire_Postcode_Areas_Districts_and_Map_Guide\" title=\"Gloucestershire Postcode Areas, Districts and Map Guide\">Gloucestershire Postcode Areas, Districts and Map Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Overview_of_Gloucestershire_Postcode_Areas\" title=\"Overview of Gloucestershire Postcode Areas\">Overview of Gloucestershire Postcode Areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Major_Gloucestershire_Postcode_Districts\" title=\"Major Gloucestershire Postcode Districts\">Major Gloucestershire Postcode Districts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL1_%E2%80%93_Gloucester_City_Centre\" title=\"GL1 \u2013 Gloucester City Centre\">GL1 \u2013 Gloucester City Centre<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL2_%E2%80%93_Western_Gloucester\" title=\"GL2 \u2013 Western Gloucester\">GL2 \u2013 Western Gloucester<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-2\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-2\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL3_%E2%80%93_Eastern_Gloucester\" title=\"GL3 \u2013 Eastern Gloucester\">GL3 \u2013 Eastern Gloucester<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-3\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-3\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL4_%E2%80%93_Southern_Gloucester\" title=\"GL4 \u2013 Southern Gloucester\">GL4 \u2013 Southern Gloucester<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-4\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-4\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL5_and_GL6_%E2%80%93_Stroud_Area\" title=\"GL5 and GL6 \u2013 Stroud Area\">GL5 and GL6 \u2013 Stroud Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-5\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-5\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL7_%E2%80%93_Cirencester_Area\" title=\"GL7 \u2013 Cirencester Area\">GL7 \u2013 Cirencester Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-6\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-6\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL10_%E2%80%93_Stonehouse_Area\" title=\"GL10 \u2013 Stonehouse Area\">GL10 \u2013 Stonehouse Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-7\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-7\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL11_%E2%80%93_Dursley_Area\" title=\"GL11 \u2013 Dursley Area\">GL11 \u2013 Dursley Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-8\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-8\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL12_%E2%80%93_Wotton-under-Edge_Area\" title=\"GL12 \u2013 Wotton-under-Edge Area\">GL12 \u2013 Wotton-under-Edge Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-9\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-9\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL13_%E2%80%93_Berkeley_Area\" title=\"GL13 \u2013 Berkeley Area\">GL13 \u2013 Berkeley Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-10\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-10\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL14_%E2%80%93_Cinderford_Area\" title=\"GL14 \u2013 Cinderford Area\">GL14 \u2013 Cinderford Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-11\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-11\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL15_%E2%80%93_Lydney_Area\" title=\"GL15 \u2013 Lydney Area\">GL15 \u2013 Lydney Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-12\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-12\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL16_%E2%80%93_Coleford_Area\" title=\"GL16 \u2013 Coleford Area\">GL16 \u2013 Coleford Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-13\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-13\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL17_%E2%80%93_Drybrook_Area\" title=\"GL17 \u2013 Drybrook Area\">GL17 \u2013 Drybrook Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-14\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-14\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL18_%E2%80%93_Newent_Area\" title=\"GL18 \u2013 Newent Area\">GL18 \u2013 Newent Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-15\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-15\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL19_%E2%80%93_Tewkesbury_Rural_Area\" title=\"GL19 \u2013 Tewkesbury Rural Area\">GL19 \u2013 Tewkesbury Rural Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-16\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-16\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL20_%E2%80%93_Tewkesbury_Area\" title=\"GL20 \u2013 Tewkesbury Area\">GL20 \u2013 Tewkesbury Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-17\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-17\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#GL50%E2%80%93GL54_%E2%80%93_Cheltenham_Area\" title=\"GL50\u2013GL54 \u2013 Cheltenham Area\">GL50\u2013GL54 \u2013 Cheltenham Area<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Key_Locations-18\" title=\"Key Locations\">Key Locations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Characteristics-18\" title=\"Characteristics\">Characteristics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Gloucestershire_Postcode_Map_Structure\" title=\"Gloucestershire Postcode Map Structure\">Gloucestershire Postcode Map Structure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Northern_Gloucestershire\" title=\"Northern Gloucestershire\">Northern Gloucestershire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Central_Gloucestershire\" title=\"Central Gloucestershire\">Central Gloucestershire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Eastern_Gloucestershire\" title=\"Eastern Gloucestershire\">Eastern Gloucestershire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Southern_Gloucestershire\" title=\"Southern Gloucestershire\">Southern Gloucestershire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Western_Gloucestershire\" title=\"Western Gloucestershire\">Western Gloucestershire<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Local_Authority_Areas\" title=\"Local Authority Areas\">Local Authority Areas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Gloucester\" title=\"Gloucester\">Gloucester<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Cheltenham\" title=\"Cheltenham\">Cheltenham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Stroud_District\" title=\"Stroud District\">Stroud District<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Cotswold_District\" title=\"Cotswold District\">Cotswold District<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Forest_of_Dean_District\" title=\"Forest of Dean District\">Forest of Dean District<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Tewkesbury_Borough\" title=\"Tewkesbury Borough\">Tewkesbury Borough<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Economic_Importance_of_Gloucestershire_Postcodes\" title=\"Economic Importance of Gloucestershire Postcodes\">Economic Importance of Gloucestershire Postcodes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Tourism\" title=\"Tourism\">Tourism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Professional_Services\" title=\"Professional Services\">Professional Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Manufacturing\" title=\"Manufacturing\">Manufacturing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Agriculture\" title=\"Agriculture\">Agriculture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Logistics\" title=\"Logistics\">Logistics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Transport_Links_Across_Gloucestershire\" title=\"Transport Links Across Gloucestershire\">Transport Links Across Gloucestershire<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Motorways\" title=\"Motorways\">Motorways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-79\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Major_A_Roads\" title=\"Major A Roads\">Major A Roads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-80\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Rail_Connections\" title=\"Rail Connections\">Rail Connections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-81\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Gloucestershire_Postcode_Facts\" title=\"Gloucestershire Postcode Facts\">Gloucestershire Postcode Facts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-82\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-83\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Gloucestershire_Postcode_Areas_Districts_and_Map_Guide_%E2%80%93_Case_Studies_and_Comments\" title=\"Gloucestershire Postcode Areas, Districts and Map Guide \u2013 Case Studies and Comments\">Gloucestershire Postcode Areas, Districts and Map Guide \u2013 Case Studies and Comments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-84\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Case_Study_1_Urban_Regeneration_in_Gloucester_GL1%E2%80%93GL4\" title=\"Case Study 1: Urban Regeneration in Gloucester (GL1\u2013GL4)\">Case Study 1: Urban Regeneration in Gloucester (GL1\u2013GL4)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-85\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Background\" title=\"Background\">Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-86\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Challenge\" title=\"Challenge\">Challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-87\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Solution\" title=\"Solution\">Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-88\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Results\" title=\"Results\">Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-89\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Comment\" title=\"Comment\">Comment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-90\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Case_Study_2_Festival_Tourism_Growth_in_Cheltenham_GL50%E2%80%93GL53\" title=\"Case Study 2: Festival Tourism Growth in Cheltenham (GL50\u2013GL53)\">Case Study 2: Festival Tourism Growth in Cheltenham (GL50\u2013GL53)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-91\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Background-2\" title=\"Background\">Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-92\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Challenge-2\" title=\"Challenge\">Challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-93\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Solution-2\" title=\"Solution\">Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-94\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Results-2\" title=\"Results\">Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-95\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Comment-2\" title=\"Comment\">Comment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-96\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Case_Study_3_Residential_Demand_in_Stroud_GL5%E2%80%93GL6\" title=\"Case Study 3: Residential Demand in Stroud (GL5\u2013GL6)\">Case Study 3: Residential Demand in Stroud (GL5\u2013GL6)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-97\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Background-3\" title=\"Background\">Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-98\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Challenge-3\" title=\"Challenge\">Challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-99\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Solution-3\" title=\"Solution\">Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-100\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Results-3\" title=\"Results\">Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-101\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Comment-3\" title=\"Comment\">Comment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-102\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Case_Study_4_Tourism_Development_in_Cirencester_GL7\" title=\"Case Study 4: Tourism Development in Cirencester (GL7)\">Case Study 4: Tourism Development in Cirencester (GL7)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-103\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Background-4\" title=\"Background\">Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-104\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Challenge-4\" title=\"Challenge\">Challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-105\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Solution-4\" title=\"Solution\">Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-106\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Results-4\" title=\"Results\">Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-107\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Comment-4\" title=\"Comment\">Comment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-108\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Case_Study_5_Logistics_Expansion_in_Tewkesbury_GL20\" title=\"Case Study 5: Logistics Expansion in Tewkesbury (GL20)\">Case Study 5: Logistics Expansion in Tewkesbury (GL20)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-109\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Background-5\" title=\"Background\">Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-110\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Challenge-5\" title=\"Challenge\">Challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-111\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Solution-5\" title=\"Solution\">Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-112\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Results-5\" title=\"Results\">Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-113\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Comment-5\" title=\"Comment\">Comment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-114\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Case_Study_6_Forest_of_Dean_Tourism_Growth_GL14%E2%80%93GL17\" title=\"Case Study 6: Forest of Dean Tourism Growth (GL14\u2013GL17)\">Case Study 6: Forest of Dean Tourism Growth (GL14\u2013GL17)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-115\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Background-6\" title=\"Background\">Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-116\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Challenge-6\" title=\"Challenge\">Challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-117\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Solution-6\" title=\"Solution\">Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-118\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Results-6\" title=\"Results\">Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-119\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Comment-6\" title=\"Comment\">Comment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-120\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Case_Study_7_Manufacturing_Development_in_Stonehouse_and_Dursley_GL10%E2%80%93GL11\" title=\"Case Study 7: Manufacturing Development in Stonehouse and Dursley (GL10\u2013GL11)\">Case Study 7: Manufacturing Development in Stonehouse and Dursley (GL10\u2013GL11)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-121\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Background-7\" title=\"Background\">Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-122\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Challenge-7\" title=\"Challenge\">Challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-123\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Solution-7\" title=\"Solution\">Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-124\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Results-7\" title=\"Results\">Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-125\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Comment-7\" title=\"Comment\">Comment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-126\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Public_Comments_on_Gloucestershire_Postcode_Areas\" title=\"Public Comments on Gloucestershire Postcode Areas\">Public Comments on Gloucestershire Postcode Areas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-127\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Resident_Comment_%E2%80%93_Gloucester_GL2\" title=\"Resident Comment \u2013 Gloucester (GL2)\">Resident Comment \u2013 Gloucester (GL2)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-128\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Business_Owner_Comment_%E2%80%93_Cheltenham_GL50\" title=\"Business Owner Comment \u2013 Cheltenham (GL50)\">Business Owner Comment \u2013 Cheltenham (GL50)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-129\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Homebuyer_Comment_%E2%80%93_Stroud_GL5\" title=\"Homebuyer Comment \u2013 Stroud (GL5)\">Homebuyer Comment \u2013 Stroud (GL5)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-130\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Tourism_Operator_Comment_%E2%80%93_Cirencester_GL7\" title=\"Tourism Operator Comment \u2013 Cirencester (GL7)\">Tourism Operator Comment \u2013 Cirencester (GL7)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-131\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Logistics_Manager_Comment_%E2%80%93_Tewkesbury_GL20\" title=\"Logistics Manager Comment \u2013 Tewkesbury (GL20)\">Logistics Manager Comment \u2013 Tewkesbury (GL20)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-132\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Hospitality_Provider_Comment_%E2%80%93_Forest_of_Dean_GL16\" title=\"Hospitality Provider Comment \u2013 Forest of Dean (GL16)\">Hospitality Provider Comment \u2013 Forest of Dean (GL16)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-133\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Manufacturer_Comment_%E2%80%93_Dursley_GL11\" title=\"Manufacturer Comment \u2013 Dursley (GL11)\">Manufacturer Comment \u2013 Dursley (GL11)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-134\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/gloucestershire-postcode-areas-districts-and-map-guide\/#Overall_Assessment\" title=\"Overall Assessment\">Overall Assessment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gloucestershire_Postcode_Areas_Districts_and_Map_Guide\"><\/span>Gloucestershire Postcode Areas, Districts and Map Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Gloucestershire is a ceremonial county in South West England, known for its historic cities, market towns, picturesque villages, and areas of outstanding natural beauty. The county includes the famous Cotswolds, the Forest of Dean, and the Severn Vale. Gloucestershire is served primarily by the <strong>GL (Gloucester)<\/strong> postcode area, although some border regions use postcode districts from neighbouring counties.<\/p>\n<p>The county&#8217;s postcode system helps support mail delivery, business operations, property markets, local government services, transport planning, and emergency response coordination.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Gloucestershire_Postcode_Areas\"><\/span>Overview of Gloucestershire Postcode Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The majority of Gloucestershire falls within the <strong>GL postcode area<\/strong>, which covers Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Stroud, Tewkesbury, the Forest of Dean, and many surrounding towns and villages.<\/p>\n<p>Additional postcode areas found near county boundaries include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>OX<\/strong> \u2013 Eastern border areas near Oxfordshire.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SN<\/strong> \u2013 Southeastern areas near Wiltshire.<\/li>\n<li><strong>WR<\/strong> \u2013 Northern areas near Worcestershire.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HR<\/strong> \u2013 Northwestern areas near Herefordshire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The GL postcode area remains the dominant postal region throughout the county.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Gloucestershire_Postcode_Districts\"><\/span>Major Gloucestershire Postcode Districts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL1_%E2%80%93_Gloucester_City_Centre\"><\/span>GL1 \u2013 Gloucester City Centre<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GL1 covers the central areas of Gloucester.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Gloucester City Centre<\/li>\n<li>Gloucester Docks<\/li>\n<li>Kingsholm<\/li>\n<li>Barton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Historic city centre<\/li>\n<li>Commercial and retail activity<\/li>\n<li>Government and public services<\/li>\n<li>Tourism attractions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL2_%E2%80%93_Western_Gloucester\"><\/span>GL2 \u2013 Western Gloucester<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GL2 covers western and southern parts of Gloucester.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-2\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Quedgeley<\/li>\n<li>Longlevens<\/li>\n<li>Hardwicke<\/li>\n<li>Hempsted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-2\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Residential developments<\/li>\n<li>Business parks<\/li>\n<li>Industrial estates<\/li>\n<li>Growing suburban communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL3_%E2%80%93_Eastern_Gloucester\"><\/span>GL3 \u2013 Eastern Gloucester<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GL3 serves eastern Gloucester and nearby settlements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-3\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hucclecote<\/li>\n<li>Churchdown<\/li>\n<li>Brockworth<\/li>\n<li>Abbeymead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-3\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Popular commuter areas<\/li>\n<li>Retail developments<\/li>\n<li>Modern housing estates<\/li>\n<li>Strong transport connections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL4_%E2%80%93_Southern_Gloucester\"><\/span>GL4 \u2013 Southern Gloucester<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GL4 covers southern parts of Gloucester.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-4\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Abbeydale<\/li>\n<li>Matson<\/li>\n<li>Tuffley<\/li>\n<li>Upton St Leonards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-4\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Residential neighbourhoods<\/li>\n<li>Educational facilities<\/li>\n<li>Community services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL5_and_GL6_%E2%80%93_Stroud_Area\"><\/span>GL5 and GL6 \u2013 Stroud Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These districts serve Stroud and surrounding Cotswold communities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-5\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Stroud<\/li>\n<li>Nailsworth<\/li>\n<li>Minchinhampton<\/li>\n<li>Painswick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-5\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Creative industries<\/li>\n<li>Tourism economy<\/li>\n<li>Historic market-town heritage<\/li>\n<li>Scenic countryside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL7_%E2%80%93_Cirencester_Area\"><\/span>GL7 \u2013 Cirencester Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GL7 covers Cirencester and much of the Cotswolds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-6\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cirencester<\/li>\n<li>Fairford<\/li>\n<li>Lechlade<\/li>\n<li>South Cerney<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-6\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tourism and hospitality<\/li>\n<li>Rural business activity<\/li>\n<li>Heritage attractions<\/li>\n<li>Growing residential demand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL10_%E2%80%93_Stonehouse_Area\"><\/span>GL10 \u2013 Stonehouse Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GL10 serves Stonehouse and nearby communities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-7\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Stonehouse<\/li>\n<li>Eastington<\/li>\n<li>Frocester<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-7\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Industrial activity<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing businesses<\/li>\n<li>Transport connectivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL11_%E2%80%93_Dursley_Area\"><\/span>GL11 \u2013 Dursley Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GL11 covers Dursley and surrounding villages.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-8\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dursley<\/li>\n<li>Cam<\/li>\n<li>Coaley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-8\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Market-town economy<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing sector<\/li>\n<li>Residential growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL12_%E2%80%93_Wotton-under-Edge_Area\"><\/span>GL12 \u2013 Wotton-under-Edge Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-9\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wotton-under-Edge<\/li>\n<li>Charfield<\/li>\n<li>Hillesley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-9\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Historic market town<\/li>\n<li>Rural surroundings<\/li>\n<li>Tourism opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL13_%E2%80%93_Berkeley_Area\"><\/span>GL13 \u2013 Berkeley Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-10\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Berkeley<\/li>\n<li>Sharpness<\/li>\n<li>Ham<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-10\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Historic heritage<\/li>\n<li>Port-related activities<\/li>\n<li>Rural communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL14_%E2%80%93_Cinderford_Area\"><\/span>GL14 \u2013 Cinderford Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GL14 serves much of the Forest of Dean.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-11\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cinderford<\/li>\n<li>Littledean<\/li>\n<li>Ruardean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-11\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Forestry heritage<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor recreation<\/li>\n<li>Tourism sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL15_%E2%80%93_Lydney_Area\"><\/span>GL15 \u2013 Lydney Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-12\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lydney<\/li>\n<li>Tutshill<\/li>\n<li>Woolaston<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-12\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Forest of Dean access<\/li>\n<li>Tourism growth<\/li>\n<li>Residential expansion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL16_%E2%80%93_Coleford_Area\"><\/span>GL16 \u2013 Coleford Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-13\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Coleford<\/li>\n<li>Berry Hill<\/li>\n<li>Broadwell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-13\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Rural economy<\/li>\n<li>Tourism services<\/li>\n<li>Historic mining heritage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL17_%E2%80%93_Drybrook_Area\"><\/span>GL17 \u2013 Drybrook Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-14\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Drybrook<\/li>\n<li>Mitcheldean<\/li>\n<li>Longhope<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-14\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Forest communities<\/li>\n<li>Rural businesses<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor tourism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL18_%E2%80%93_Newent_Area\"><\/span>GL18 \u2013 Newent Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-15\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Newent<\/li>\n<li>Huntley<\/li>\n<li>Gorsley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-15\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Agricultural economy<\/li>\n<li>Market-town services<\/li>\n<li>Rural settlements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL19_%E2%80%93_Tewkesbury_Rural_Area\"><\/span>GL19 \u2013 Tewkesbury Rural Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-16\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Coombe Hill<\/li>\n<li>Twyning<\/li>\n<li>Apperley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-16\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Agricultural communities<\/li>\n<li>Rural housing<\/li>\n<li>Village-based businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL20_%E2%80%93_Tewkesbury_Area\"><\/span>GL20 \u2013 Tewkesbury Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GL20 covers Tewkesbury and nearby settlements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-17\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tewkesbury<\/li>\n<li>Ashchurch<\/li>\n<li>Northway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-17\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Historic town centre<\/li>\n<li>Logistics facilities<\/li>\n<li>Tourism attractions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GL50%E2%80%93GL54_%E2%80%93_Cheltenham_Area\"><\/span>GL50\u2013GL54 \u2013 Cheltenham Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These districts cover Cheltenham and surrounding Cotswold locations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Locations-18\"><\/span>Key Locations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cheltenham Town Centre<\/li>\n<li>Prestbury<\/li>\n<li>Charlton Kings<\/li>\n<li>Bishops Cleeve<\/li>\n<li>Winchcombe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Characteristics-18\"><\/span>Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Professional services<\/li>\n<li>Education sector<\/li>\n<li>Tourism and events<\/li>\n<li>High-value housing market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gloucestershire_Postcode_Map_Structure\"><\/span>Gloucestershire Postcode Map Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Northern_Gloucestershire\"><\/span>Northern Gloucestershire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Main districts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL19<\/li>\n<li>GL20<\/li>\n<li>GL50\u2013GL54<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Major settlements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cheltenham<\/li>\n<li>Tewkesbury<\/li>\n<li>Bishops Cleeve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Central_Gloucestershire\"><\/span>Central Gloucestershire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Main districts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL1<\/li>\n<li>GL2<\/li>\n<li>GL3<\/li>\n<li>GL4<\/li>\n<li>GL5<\/li>\n<li>GL6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Major settlements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gloucester<\/li>\n<li>Stroud<\/li>\n<li>Nailsworth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eastern_Gloucestershire\"><\/span>Eastern Gloucestershire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Main districts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Major settlements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cirencester<\/li>\n<li>Fairford<\/li>\n<li>South Cerney<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Southern_Gloucestershire\"><\/span>Southern Gloucestershire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Main districts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL10<\/li>\n<li>GL11<\/li>\n<li>GL12<\/li>\n<li>GL13<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Major settlements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stonehouse<\/li>\n<li>Dursley<\/li>\n<li>Berkeley<\/li>\n<li>Wotton-under-Edge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Western_Gloucestershire\"><\/span>Western Gloucestershire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Main districts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL14<\/li>\n<li>GL15<\/li>\n<li>GL16<\/li>\n<li>GL17<\/li>\n<li>GL18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Major settlements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cinderford<\/li>\n<li>Lydney<\/li>\n<li>Coleford<\/li>\n<li>Newent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Local_Authority_Areas\"><\/span>Local Authority Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gloucester\"><\/span>Gloucester<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Major postcode districts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL1<\/li>\n<li>GL2<\/li>\n<li>GL3<\/li>\n<li>GL4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cheltenham\"><\/span>Cheltenham<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Major postcode districts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL50<\/li>\n<li>GL51<\/li>\n<li>GL52<\/li>\n<li>GL53<\/li>\n<li>GL54<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stroud_District\"><\/span>Stroud District<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Major postcode districts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL5<\/li>\n<li>GL6<\/li>\n<li>GL10<\/li>\n<li>GL11<\/li>\n<li>GL12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cotswold_District\"><\/span>Cotswold District<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Major postcode districts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL7<\/li>\n<li>GL54<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forest_of_Dean_District\"><\/span>Forest of Dean District<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Major postcode districts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL14<\/li>\n<li>GL15<\/li>\n<li>GL16<\/li>\n<li>GL17<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tewkesbury_Borough\"><\/span>Tewkesbury Borough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Major postcode districts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL19<\/li>\n<li>GL20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Importance_of_Gloucestershire_Postcodes\"><\/span>Economic Importance of Gloucestershire Postcodes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tourism\"><\/span>Tourism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Strong in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL7 (Cirencester)<\/li>\n<li>GL50\u2013GL54 (Cheltenham)<\/li>\n<li>GL14\u2013GL17 (Forest of Dean)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Services\"><\/span>Professional Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Strong in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL50\u2013GL53 (Cheltenham)<\/li>\n<li>GL1\u2013GL4 (Gloucester)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manufacturing\"><\/span>Manufacturing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Strong in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL10<\/li>\n<li>GL11<\/li>\n<li>GL20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agriculture\"><\/span>Agriculture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Strong in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL7<\/li>\n<li>GL18<\/li>\n<li>GL19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Logistics\"><\/span>Logistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Strong in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GL2<\/li>\n<li>GL20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transport_Links_Across_Gloucestershire\"><\/span>Transport Links Across Gloucestershire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Motorways\"><\/span>Motorways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>M5 motorway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_A_Roads\"><\/span>Major A Roads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A40<\/li>\n<li>A417<\/li>\n<li>A419<\/li>\n<li>A46<\/li>\n<li>A38<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rail_Connections\"><\/span>Rail Connections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Major railway stations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gloucester<\/li>\n<li>Cheltenham Spa<\/li>\n<li>Stroud<\/li>\n<li>Stonehouse<\/li>\n<li>Cam and Dursley<\/li>\n<li>Kemble<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These transport routes connect Gloucestershire to Bristol, Birmingham, London, South Wales, and the Midlands.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gloucestershire_Postcode_Facts\"><\/span>Gloucestershire Postcode Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>GL is the primary postcode area throughout Gloucestershire.<\/li>\n<li>Gloucester and Cheltenham form the county&#8217;s largest urban corridor.<\/li>\n<li>Cirencester is often referred to as the capital of the Cotswolds.<\/li>\n<li>The Forest of Dean occupies much of western Gloucestershire.<\/li>\n<li>Cheltenham is internationally known for its festivals and cultural events.<\/li>\n<li>Tewkesbury is famous for its medieval heritage.<\/li>\n<li>Gloucestershire combines urban centres, rural landscapes, and historic market towns.<\/li>\n<li>Tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, and professional services are key economic sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gloucestershire&#8217;s postcode structure reflects the county&#8217;s blend of historic cities, thriving towns, rural communities, and internationally recognised tourist destinations. The GL postcode area serves as the backbone of the county&#8217;s postal geography, linking Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Stroud, Tewkesbury, and the Forest of Dean. Understanding Gloucestershire&#8217;s postcode districts provides valuable insight into the county&#8217;s economy, transportation<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gloucestershire_Postcode_Areas_Districts_and_Map_Guide_%E2%80%93_Case_Studies_and_Comments\"><\/span>Gloucestershire Postcode Areas, Districts and Map Guide \u2013 Case Studies and Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Gloucestershire is primarily served by the <strong>GL (Gloucester)<\/strong> postcode area, which contains 27 postcode districts covering major settlements including Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, the Forest of Dean, and parts of the Cotswolds. The postcode system plays a vital role in supporting housing development, tourism, logistics, retail growth, infrastructure planning, and public services throughout the county<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_1_Urban_Regeneration_in_Gloucester_GL1%E2%80%93GL4\"><\/span>Case Study 1: Urban Regeneration in Gloucester (GL1\u2013GL4)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background\"><\/span>Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A property investment group identified Gloucester as a target area for mixed-use development projects involving residential apartments, retail units, and office space.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenge\"><\/span>Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The company needed to determine whether demand existed for city-centre regeneration and modern housing developments.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution\"><\/span>Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Analysis of the GL1 to GL4 postcode districts highlighted growing demand for city-centre living, improved transport access, and increasing business activity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results\"><\/span>Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong residential sales performance.<\/li>\n<li>Increased occupancy rates.<\/li>\n<li>Growth in city-centre footfall.<\/li>\n<li>Attraction of new businesses and services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment\"><\/span>Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Gloucester postcode districts demonstrate how strategic investment can revitalise urban areas while supporting economic growth and community development.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_2_Festival_Tourism_Growth_in_Cheltenham_GL50%E2%80%93GL53\"><\/span>Case Study 2: Festival Tourism Growth in Cheltenham (GL50\u2013GL53)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background-2\"><\/span>Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A hospitality operator sought to expand hotel accommodation in Cheltenham.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenge-2\"><\/span>Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The company needed evidence that tourism demand would remain strong throughout the year rather than being limited to seasonal peaks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution-2\"><\/span>Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Postcode-level analysis identified strong visitor activity linked to festivals, cultural events, education, and business tourism.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results-2\"><\/span>Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased hotel occupancy.<\/li>\n<li>Growth in visitor spending.<\/li>\n<li>Expansion of hospitality services.<\/li>\n<li>Creation of additional employment opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment-2\"><\/span>Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cheltenham&#8217;s postcode districts continue to benefit from a strong reputation for culture, education, and professional services, making them among the most desirable locations in Gloucestershire.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_3_Residential_Demand_in_Stroud_GL5%E2%80%93GL6\"><\/span>Case Study 3: Residential Demand in Stroud (GL5\u2013GL6)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background-3\"><\/span>Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A housing developer planned a residential scheme targeting professionals seeking a balance between countryside living and urban accessibility.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenge-3\"><\/span>Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The developer needed to assess long-term demand for housing within the Stroud area.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution-3\"><\/span>Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The GL5 and GL6 districts were evaluated for commuting patterns, local amenities, environmental quality, and market demand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results-3\"><\/span>Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>High levels of buyer interest.<\/li>\n<li>Strong property values.<\/li>\n<li>Successful completion of development phases.<\/li>\n<li>Increased demand from remote workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment-3\"><\/span>Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stroud&#8217;s combination of rural scenery, community character, and transport connectivity has made it one of Gloucestershire&#8217;s most attractive residential markets.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_4_Tourism_Development_in_Cirencester_GL7\"><\/span>Case Study 4: Tourism Development in Cirencester (GL7)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background-4\"><\/span>Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A tourism company sought to expand accommodation and visitor services within the Cotswolds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenge-4\"><\/span>Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The business required a location with year-round visitor demand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution-4\"><\/span>Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Research identified GL7 as one of the strongest tourism postcode districts due to its historic attractions, countryside appeal, and central location within the Cotswolds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results-4\"><\/span>Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased visitor numbers.<\/li>\n<li>Strong occupancy rates.<\/li>\n<li>Growth in local business revenue.<\/li>\n<li>Expansion of tourism-related employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment-4\"><\/span>Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GL7 benefits from its reputation as a gateway to the Cotswolds and remains a key contributor to Gloucestershire&#8217;s visitor economy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_5_Logistics_Expansion_in_Tewkesbury_GL20\"><\/span>Case Study 5: Logistics Expansion in Tewkesbury (GL20)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background-5\"><\/span>Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A national distribution company required a strategically located warehouse serving the Midlands and South West England.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenge-5\"><\/span>Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The company needed excellent motorway access and room for future expansion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution-5\"><\/span>Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The GL20 postcode district was selected due to its proximity to major transport routes and established commercial areas.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results-5\"><\/span>Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Faster delivery times.<\/li>\n<li>Improved supply-chain efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Reduced transportation costs.<\/li>\n<li>Increased regional coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment-5\"><\/span>Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tewkesbury&#8217;s location between major economic centres makes GL20 particularly attractive for logistics and distribution operations.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_6_Forest_of_Dean_Tourism_Growth_GL14%E2%80%93GL17\"><\/span>Case Study 6: Forest of Dean Tourism Growth (GL14\u2013GL17)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background-6\"><\/span>Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several tourism businesses collaborated to promote outdoor recreation within the Forest of Dean.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenge-6\"><\/span>Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The area needed to attract more visitors while maintaining environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution-6\"><\/span>Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Postcode mapping helped identify visitor hotspots, accommodation locations, and transport access points.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results-6\"><\/span>Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased visitor numbers.<\/li>\n<li>Growth in local hospitality businesses.<\/li>\n<li>Higher tourism revenue.<\/li>\n<li>Improved regional visibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment-6\"><\/span>Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Forest of Dean postcode districts demonstrate how rural economies can benefit from sustainable tourism and outdoor recreation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_7_Manufacturing_Development_in_Stonehouse_and_Dursley_GL10%E2%80%93GL11\"><\/span>Case Study 7: Manufacturing Development in Stonehouse and Dursley (GL10\u2013GL11)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background-7\"><\/span>Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A manufacturing company sought to expand production capacity within Gloucestershire.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenge-7\"><\/span>Challenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The company needed a location with access to skilled workers, transport infrastructure, and industrial premises.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution-7\"><\/span>Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The GL10 and GL11 districts were selected because of their established industrial heritage and accessibility.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Results-7\"><\/span>Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased production output.<\/li>\n<li>Creation of new jobs.<\/li>\n<li>Improved supply-chain operations.<\/li>\n<li>Successful business expansion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment-7\"><\/span>Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Southern Gloucestershire postcode districts continue to play an important role in the county&#8217;s manufacturing economy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_Comments_on_Gloucestershire_Postcode_Areas\"><\/span>Public Comments on Gloucestershire Postcode Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resident_Comment_%E2%80%93_Gloucester_GL2\"><\/span>Resident Comment \u2013 Gloucester (GL2)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>&#8220;The GL postcode is widely recognised and provides excellent access to employment, shopping, and transport links throughout the county.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Owner_Comment_%E2%80%93_Cheltenham_GL50\"><\/span>Business Owner Comment \u2013 Cheltenham (GL50)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>&#8220;Cheltenham&#8217;s postcode districts attract both visitors and professionals, creating a strong environment for business growth.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Homebuyer_Comment_%E2%80%93_Stroud_GL5\"><\/span>Homebuyer Comment \u2013 Stroud (GL5)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>&#8220;The area offers an attractive balance between countryside living and access to larger towns and cities.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tourism_Operator_Comment_%E2%80%93_Cirencester_GL7\"><\/span>Tourism Operator Comment \u2013 Cirencester (GL7)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>&#8220;Visitors are drawn to the area&#8217;s heritage, scenery, and traditional market-town atmosphere.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Logistics_Manager_Comment_%E2%80%93_Tewkesbury_GL20\"><\/span>Logistics Manager Comment \u2013 Tewkesbury (GL20)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>&#8220;The transport connections available within GL20 make distribution operations highly efficient.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hospitality_Provider_Comment_%E2%80%93_Forest_of_Dean_GL16\"><\/span>Hospitality Provider Comment \u2013 Forest of Dean (GL16)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>&#8220;Tourism continues to grow as more visitors discover the area&#8217;s natural beauty and outdoor activities.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manufacturer_Comment_%E2%80%93_Dursley_GL11\"><\/span>Manufacturer Comment \u2013 Dursley (GL11)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>&#8220;The local workforce and transport network provide strong support for industrial operations.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overall_Assessment\"><\/span>Overall Assessment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Gloucestershire&#8217;s postcode structure is centred on the GL postcode area, which covers a diverse mix of urban centres, historic market towns, rural communities, and internationally recognised tourism destinations. The county&#8217;s 27 postcode districts support a wide range of economic activities, including tourism, manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, professional services, and property development.<\/p>\n<p>From the commercial growth of Gloucester and Cheltenham to the tourism appeal of the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire&#8217;s postcode geography plays a crucial role in shaping investment decisions, community planning, and economic development. The GL postcode area remains one of the most important and recognisable postcode regions in South West England, supporting both thriving urban centres and picturesque rural landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>network, housing market, and regional identity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gloucestershire Postcode Areas, Districts and Map Guide Gloucestershire is a ceremonial county in South West England, known for its historic cities, market towns, picturesque villages,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-993636","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gb-news","category-uk-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Gloucestershire Postcode Areas, Districts and Map Guide - UK News &amp; 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