GL7 1UG is a sought-after residential area on Alexander Drive, 0.7km from Sperringate in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within Chesterton ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
For serious buyers, GL7 1UG is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £409k, down 19.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for GL7 1UG are sourced from Output Area E00112781 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDER DRIVE, GL7 1UG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDER DRIVE, GL7 1UG.
355
44
£ 47,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL7 1UG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, GL7 1UG combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£409k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 19.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 1UG. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 363,000
15 sales · Mean £ 377,600
Detached
£ 391,500
10 sales · Mean £ 410,550
Terraced
£ 410,250
2 sales · Mean £ 410,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL7 1UG has low crime rates — 19 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
Chesterton Primary School
Paternoster School
Cirencester Primary School
Siddington Church of England Primary School
Cirencester Deer Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Jesse Smith Butcher & W.J Castle0.6 km
- Wickes Building Supplies0.4 km
- Chesterton Store0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Winstones News Ltd0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Coffee At Odd Socks0.8 km
- Nelly's Nosh0.6 km
- Subway - Pasco Group Retail0.6 km
- The Kitchen - Jonathans Catering0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Munch - Ready Made Catering - CLOSED0.6 km
- Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House0.8 km
- Eastern Spice0.8 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.8 km
- American Pizza0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble4.9 km
- Stroud17.8 km
- Swindon20.0 km
Bus Stops
- St Lawrence's Church0.2 km
- St Lawrence's Church0.2 km
- The Maples0.3 km
- The Maples0.3 km
- Oaklands0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL71UG · Data under Open Government Licence