GL7 1LA is a safe, established residential area on Stepstairs Lane, 0.2km from Sperringate in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within Watermoor ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL7 1LA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL7 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00112822 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEPSTAIRS LANE, GL7 1LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEPSTAIRS LANE, GL7 1LA.
296
40
£ 43,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL7 1LA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 78% social renting, GL7 1LA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 1LA. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 135,000
3 sales · Mean £ 129,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL7 1LA has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cirencester Primary School
Paternoster School
Chesterton Primary School
Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Siddington Church of England Primary School
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Cirencester Kingshill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Diversitea0.9 km
- Asha Indian Kitchen1.0 km
- Cafe W - Waterstones0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Sultan0.8 km
- + 39 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Beeches Stores0.7 km
- Gardiner Homecentre0.8 km
- Glamorose Cakes0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Fleece Hotel0.9 km
- Apsley Villa0.4 km
- The Ivy House0.7 km
- The Old Brew House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Talbot Inn0.7 km
- Cirencester Bowling Club Limited0.8 km
- Seventeen Black1.0 km
- Somewhere Else1.0 km
- The Bear Inn0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House0.1 km
- Marks Kitchen0.8 km
- Eastern Spice0.1 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.1 km
- American Pizza0.1 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble5.6 km
- Stroud18.2 km
Bus Stops
- Midland Court0.1 km
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Queen Street0.1 km
- King Street School stop0.2 km
- Cirencester Junior School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL71LA · Data under Open Government Licence