About Bibstone

Bibstone is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, in the south-west of England. It lies within the GL12 postcode area, situated in a rural part of the Cotswolds. The village is characterised by its traditional stone buildings and quiet, countryside setting. It is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, typical of the Gloucestershire landscape. The area is known for its peaceful environment and proximity to other villages in the region. While Bibstone is not a large settlement, it offers a sense of community and a connection to the local agricultural heritage. The village is accessible by road, with nearby towns providing essential services and amenities. Its location makes it a convenient base for exploring the wider Cotswolds area.

School Ratings in Bibstone

Families in Bibstone have access to 27 local schools. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bibstone

Homes sell for an average of £419K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £495K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bibstone

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Other theft is the leading concern across Bibstone, with 4 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bibstone

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bibstone among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bibstone

Broadband services in Bibstone range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,147 sales

Average Price £419K
£400 — £9.61M
Detached £495K 1,023
Semi £324K 518
Terraced £285K 377
Flat £155K 81

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

19 Primary
4 Secondary
4 Other
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Cromhall Primary Requires Improvement 0.6 miles Tortworth Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Charfield Primary School Primary 1.7 miles Stone with Woodford Church of England Primary School Primary 2.6 miles Alexander Hosea Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Crossways Junior School Primary 3 miles Crossways Infant School Primary 3 miles New Siblands School Outstanding 3.1 miles Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury Primary Good 3.1 miles Kingswood Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles Rangeworthy Church of England Primary School Primary 3.3 miles Manorbrook Primary School Primary Good 3.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bibstone IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bibstone experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
5/10
4,817 Children (0-15) 17%
16,848 Working Age 61%
8,016 Older (60+) 29%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 19.2% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bibstone 21 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Bibstone are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

8 Violence & Sexual Offences
4 Other Theft
3 Criminal Damage & Arson
2 Anti-Social Behaviour
2 Burglary
1 Public Order
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
Avon And Somerset Frampton and Charfield
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Yate Train Station 5.7 miles
Cam And Dursley Train Station 7.2 miles
Patchway Train Station 8.2 miles
Pilning Train Station 9.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Leyhill 0.6 miles Cromhall 0.6 miles Townwell 0.6 miles Talbot's End 0.9 miles Churchend 1.2 miles Whitfield 1.2 miles Cromhall Common 1.2 miles Heath End 1.2 miles Charfield Hill 1.4 miles Falfield 1.4 miles Tortworth 1.4 miles Huntingford 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Stroud
County Gloucestershire
Ward Wotton-under-Edge
Constituency The Cotswolds
Parish Wotton-under-Edge
Region South West

Streets in GL12 30 shown View all streets

A38 8 Abbey Mews 1 Abbey Street 2 Adey's Lane 3 Amberley Way 2 Anstey Gardens 1 Arkells Court 1 Arnolds Field Estate 2 Avon Crescent 1 Avon Road 1 B4058 2 B4060 4 B4509 5 Back Lane 1 Baden Hill Road 2 Bagstone Road 2 Bear Street 1 Bearlands 3 Beaumont Square 1 Berkeley Close 2 Betony Close 1 Blackquarries Hill 1 Blacksmith Hill 1 Boundary Close 1 Bradley Road 2 Bradley Street 3 Bramley Close 1 Brinkmarsh Lane 2 Bristol Road 8 Britannia Mews 1

Postcodes in GL12 50 shown View all postcodes

GL12 7AA GL12 7AD GL12 7AE GL12 7AF GL12 7AG GL12 7AH GL12 7AJ GL12 7AL GL12 7AN GL12 7AP GL12 7AQ GL12 7AR GL12 7AS GL12 7AT GL12 7AU GL12 7AW GL12 7AX GL12 7AY GL12 7AZ GL12 7BA GL12 7BB GL12 7BD GL12 7BE GL12 7BG GL12 7BH GL12 7BJ GL12 7BL GL12 7BN GL12 7BP GL12 7BQ GL12 7BS GL12 7BT GL12 7BU GL12 7BW GL12 7BX GL12 7BY GL12 7DA GL12 7DB GL12 7DE GL12 7DF GL12 7DH GL12 7DJ GL12 7DL GL12 7DN GL12 7DP GL12 7DQ GL12 7DR GL12 7DS GL12 7DT GL12 7DU