About Charfield

Charfield is a village located in the county of Gloucestershire, within the country of England. It lies in the Stroud district, close to the border with Wiltshire, and is situated near the M5 motorway, making it accessible from nearby towns and cities. The village is known for its railway station, which serves the Bristol to Birmingham line, and has a small community with local amenities including a church, a pub, and a primary school. The surrounding area features rolling countryside typical of the Cotswolds, with fields and hedgerows contributing to a rural atmosphere. Charfield is part of the GL12 postcode area, and its location offers a mix of quiet village life with convenient transport links.

School Ratings in Charfield

Charfield is served by 24 schools. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Charfield

Property prices average £419K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £495K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Charfield

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Other theft accounts for the highest share in Charfield, with 4 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Charfield

Charfield falls within the least deprived areas nationally, based on the 2025 Index of Multiple 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Charfield

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Charfield, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. 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
2 Secondary
3 Other
Charfield Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Kingswood Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles Tortworth Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Katharine Lady Berkeley's School Secondary Good 1.5 miles Wotton Children's Centre 1.9 miles Blue Coat CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Cromhall Primary Requires Improvement 2.2 miles North Nibley CofE Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles The British School Primary Good 2.3 miles Alexander Hosea Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Stone with Woodford Church of England Primary School Primary 3.1 miles Hillesley Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Charfield IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Charfield among the least deprived parts of England. Residents generally enjoy good access to employment and higher than average household incomes. Education and health outcomes in the area also compare favourably with the rest of the country.

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 Charfield 21 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Charfield falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring small town.

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

Cam And Dursley Train Station 6 miles
Yate Train Station 6.6 miles
Stonehouse Train Station 9.4 miles
Patchway Train Station 9.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Charfield Green 0 yards Charfield Hill 0.6 miles Little Bristol 0.6 miles Huntingford 0.9 miles Avening Green 0.9 miles Churchend 0.9 miles Kingswood 1.4 miles Tortworth 1.4 miles Bradley Green 1.4 miles Bournstream 1.8 miles Howley 1.8 miles Talbot's End 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