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Location in GloucestershireAmpney St Peter sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Ampney St Peter
Ampney St Peter is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, in the south-west of England. It lies within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its rolling hills and traditional stone buildings. The village is situated near the River Thames, with the nearby village of Ampney Crucis forming a close community. The area is characterised by its rural setting, with farmland and woodland surrounding the settlement. The parish church, dedicated to St Peter, is a notable feature and reflects the village’s long-standing history. The postcode area GL7 covers the village and its immediate surroundings, placing it within the broader network of the Cotswold region. The village offers a quiet, countryside lifestyle with access to walking trails and local amenities.
School Ratings in Ampney St Peter
Ampney St Peter is served by 23 schools. Fairford Church of England Primary School and Powell's Church of England Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 16 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Ampney St Peter
Property prices average £540K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £718K.
Deprivation and Employment in Ampney St Peter
Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Ampney St Peter falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. The area benefits from strong employment, with few residents involuntarily out of work. Income levels across the area tend to be higher than the national average.
Healthcare in Ampney St Peter
There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Ampney St Peter, the nearest being Duke Of Gloucester Medical Centre (2.4 miles away).
Local Data for Ampney St Peter
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Property Prices 6,693 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the GL7 postcode area.
Household Income in Ampney St Peter ONS 2023
The average total household income in Ampney St Peter is approximately £59,303 a year before tax, 7% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £44,571. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £44,571.
Businesses in Ampney St Peter ONS 2025
There are approximately 2,671 active businesses based in Ampney St Peter, around 55 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 88% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 49 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Ampney St Peter IMD 2025
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Ampney St Peter in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.
Nearest Train Stations 1 stations
Location
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Home Ownership in Ampney St Peter
Of the 21,438 households in and around Ampney St Peter, 66% are owned, 16% are socially rented and 18% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Ampney St Peter.