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The GL Gloucester Postcode Area

The GL postcode area covers the city of Gloucester and its surrounding areas in the south-west of England. Located in the picturesque county of Gloucestershire, Gloucester is known for its rich history, beautiful architecture, and stunning countryside.

Gloucester city centre is home to a range of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The city's famous cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century, is an impressive sight and attracts visitors from all over the world. The cathedral was also used as a filming location for the Harry Potter movies, adding to its appeal for fans of the franchise.

For those interested in history, the Gloucester Docks are a must-visit destination. Once a bustling hub of activity for the city's shipping industry, the docks have been transformed into a vibrant leisure and retail destination, with a range of restaurants, bars, and shops. The docks are also home to several museums, including the National Waterways Museum, which tells the story of the canals and waterways that once connected the city to the rest of the country.

The GL postcode area is also home to the beautiful Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that encompasses rolling hills, charming villages, and stunning countryside. The Cotswolds are a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts, with many trails and paths to explore.

The town of Cheltenham is also located in the GL postcode area and is known for its elegant Regency architecture and cultural events. The town's annual Cheltenham Festival, which includes horse racing, music, and literature events, attracts visitors from all over the world.

Other notable towns in the GL postcode area include Stroud, which is known for its artistic community and bohemian vibe, and Tewkesbury, which has a rich history and stunning medieval architecture.

Overall, the GL postcode area is a diverse and beautiful part of the country, offering a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Whether you're interested in exploring the city's landmarks, delving into the region's history, or enjoying the great outdoors, the GL postcode area has something for everyone.

The majority of GL is located in England's South West Region.The Postcode Area covers the landscape areas of Bristol, Avon Valleys and Ridges, Cotswolds, Forest of Dean and Lower Wye, Herefordshire Lowlands, Severn and Avon Vales, South Herefordshire and Over Severn, Upper Thames Clay Vales and Wye Valley and Wentwood

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Neighbouring postcode areas include OX, GL, HR, BS, CV, NP, WR and SN

The area borders the coastal region of Severn Estuary

The GL Postcode Area consists of 27 postcode districts numbered from 1 to 56 and 113 postcode sectors.

This postcode area is named after the letters GL found in Gloucester

There are around 422,115 properties in the GL Postcode Area

The are about 21,273 postcodes in the GL area.

GL has an area of 2,797,500,799 metres squared, which makes it 815 times bigger than the smallest postcode area (WC West Central London) and 6 times smaller than the largest postcode area (IV Inverness) . It has a perimeter of 594,308 metres.

List of Postcode Districts in the GL Area

GL1 GLOUCESTER (1,021 postcodes) GL2 Quedgeley - GLOUCESTER, Elmore - GLOUCESTER, GLOUCESTER, Saul - GLOUCESTER, Minsterworth - GLOUCESTER, Sandhurst - GLOUCESTER (1,446 postcodes) GL3 Churchdown - GLOUCESTER, Hucclecote - GLOUCESTER, Brockworth - GLOUCESTER (985 postcodes) GL4 GLOUCESTER, Upton St. Leonards - GLOUCESTER, Tuffley - GLOUCESTER, Abbeymead - GLOUCESTER (1,156 postcodes) GL5 STROUD, Brimscombe - STROUD, Amberley - STROUD (1,107 postcodes) GL6 Nailsworth - STROUD, Painswick - STROUD, Bisley - STROUD, Chalford - STROUD, Minchinhampton - STROUD (1,057 postcodes) GL7 CIRENCESTER, LECHLADE, FAIRFORD, South Cerney - CIRENCESTER, Kemble - CIRENCESTER, Rendcomb - CIRENCESTER (1,661 postcodes) GL8 TETBURY (336 postcodes) GL9 Hawkesbury Upton - BADMINTON (112 postcodes) GL10 STONEHOUSE, Kings Stanley - STONEHOUSE (476 postcodes) GL11 DURSLEY, Cam - DURSLEY, North Nibley - DURSLEY (616 postcodes) GL12 WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, Charfield - WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE (465 postcodes) GL13 BERKELEY (238 postcodes) GL14 WESTBURY-ON-SEVERN, CINDERFORD (661 postcodes)

GL15 BLAKENEY, LYDNEY, St. Briavels - LYDNEY (791 postcodes) GL16 Broadwell - COLEFORD, COLEFORD (488 postcodes) GL17 LONGHOPE, DRYBROOK (555 postcodes) GL18 DYMOCK, NEWENT (314 postcodes) GL19 Redmarley - GLOUCESTER, Corse Lawn - GLOUCESTER (383 postcodes) GL20 TEWKESBURY, Twyning - TEWKESBURY, Bredon - TEWKESBURY (969 postcodes) GL50 CHELTENHAM (929 postcodes) GL51 CHELTENHAM, Shurdington - CHELTENHAM (1,552 postcodes) GL52 CHELTENHAM, Bishops Cleeve - CHELTENHAM, Woodmancote - CHELTENHAM, Charlton Kings - CHELTENHAM (1,346 postcodes) GL53 Charlton Kings - CHELTENHAM, CHELTENHAM (738 postcodes) GL54 Stow On The Wold - CHELTENHAM, Bourton-on-the-Water - CHELTENHAM, Northleach - CHELTENHAM, Chedworth - CHELTENHAM, Winchcombe - CHELTENHAM (1,053 postcodes) GL55 CHIPPING CAMPDEN (293 postcodes) GL56 MORETON-IN-MARSH, Blockley - MORETON-IN-MARSH (525 postcodes)

List of Cities in the GL Area

• Gloucester

List of Towns in the GL Area

• Cheltenham
• Chipping Campden
• Coleford
• Dursley
• Fairford
• Lechlade-on-Thames
• Minchinhampton
• Mitcheldean
• Moreton-in-Marsh
• Nailsworth
• Newent
• Northleach
• Stonehouse
• Stow-on-the-Wold
• Stroud
• Tetbury
• Tewkesbury
• Winchcombe
• Wotton-under-Edge

List of Post Towns for the GL Sector

• BADMINTON Gloucestershire
• BERKELEY Gloucestershire
• CHELTENHAM Gloucestershire
• CHIPPING CAMPDEN Gloucestershire
• CINDERFORD Gloucestershire
• CIRENCESTER Gloucestershire
• COLEFORD Gloucestershire
• DURSLEY Gloucestershire
• DYMOCK Gloucestershire
• FAIRFORD Gloucestershire
• GLOUCESTER Gloucestershire
• LECHLADE Gloucestershire
• LYDNEY Gloucestershire
• MITCHELDEAN Gloucestershire
• MORETON-IN-MARSH Gloucestershire
• NEWENT Gloucestershire
• RUARDEAN Gloucestershire
• STONEHOUSE Gloucestershire
• STROUD Gloucestershire
• TETBURY Gloucestershire
• TEWKESBURY Gloucestershire
• WESTBURY-ON-SEVERN Gloucestershire
• WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE Gloucestershire