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Location in GloucestershireBox sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Box
Box is a 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 town of Cirencester, approximately 4 miles to the north-east, and is easily accessible via the A419 road. Box is part of the GL6 postcode area, which covers a rural region of Gloucestershire. The village has a long history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman period. It is home to a small community with local amenities including a church, a primary school, and a few shops. The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling opportunities, and the village is popular with those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle.
School Ratings in Box
There are 52 schools in and around Box. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Box
The average property price is £536K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £652K.
Deprivation and Employment in Box
Box sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are strong, with low rates of working-age exclusion from the labour market. Household incomes are generally above the national average.
Healthcare in Box
There are 9 GP surgeries within three miles of Box, the nearest being Minchinhampton Surgery (1.1 miles away).
Local Data for Box
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Property Prices 3,491 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the GL6 postcode area.
Household Income in Box ONS 2023
The average total household income in Box is approximately £59,911 a year before tax, 8% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £44,074. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £44,074.
Businesses in Box ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,537 active businesses based in Box, around 60 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 12 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Box IMD 2025
Box sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.
Nearest Train Stations 4 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Box
Of the 11,211 households in and around Box, 79% are owned, 9% are socially rented and 13% 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 Box.