Cotswolds
The Cotswolds is a region that extends into the north-eastern part of Gloucestershire. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) covers a large portion of Gloucestershire, as well as parts of Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. In Gloucestershire, the Cotswolds region includes a number of picturesque towns and villages such as Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Cirencester (main town).
The Cotswolds are renowned for their rolling hills, charming stone cottages, and historical towns. The region is a popular destination for visitors seeking natural beauty and historical architecture.
Our population has grown by 9.6%, welcoming 7,951 new residents!
8.0% of our vibrant community identify as ethnic minorities (includes all groups except white: British)
15.4% of Cotswold residents are recognised as disabled under the Equality Act (2010).
8.2% have a long-term physical or mental health condition but don’t identify as disabled.
74.5% of adults stay active, while 15.2% are physically inactive.
60.5% of adults and 25.8% of Year 6 children are overweight (including obesity).
