Welcome to Owlpen
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Owlpen is a small village and civil parish in the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, England, set in a valley in the Cotswold hills. It is about one mile (1.6 km) east of Uley, and three miles (4.8 km) east of Dursley. The Owlpen valley is set around the settlement like an amphitheatre of wooded hills open to the west. The landscape falls within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so designated in 1966. The population of the parish in mid-2010 was 29 (est.), the smallest in Gloucestershire. A key feature of the village is a Tudor manor house, Owlpen Manor, of the Mander family. The main economic activities in the village are agriculture, forestry and tourism.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
311 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
417 (2021) |
Density |
134 people/km2 |
Mean age |
|
Ward |
Coaley and Uley |
District |
Stroud |
Postcodes |
GL11 |
ONS ID |
E04004371 |
Council
Contact details for Owlpen Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Owlpen Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Owlpen Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Owlpen Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Owlpen Parish.
Local News
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Owlpen Manor applies to extend premise licence area | Gazette Series
Published: 28th Sep 2023
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A wisteria-clad dream home in the Cotswolds with 50 acres of enchanting gardens
Published: 21st Nov 2023
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Phantom Thread starring Daniel Day-Lewis at Owlpen Manor
Published: 7th Feb 2018