Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

GL7 2PH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL7 2PH.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

GL7 2PH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL7 2PH is an active urban area located 0.2km from Cirencester in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for GL7 2PH are sourced from Output Area E00112795 (shared with 158 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 2PH. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.1%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Crime around GL7 2PH is above average at 121 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting141
Violence and sexual offences110
Anti-social behaviour108
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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Paternoster School

Inadequate63 pupils0.5 km
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Powell's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding416 pupils0.6 km
P

Cirencester Primary School

Good321 pupils0.7 km
P

Chesterton Primary School

Requires Improvement224 pupils1.1 km
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Watermoor Church of England Primary School

Inadequate1.4 km
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Cirencester Kingshill School

Requires Improvement904 pupils1.5 km
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Cirencester Deer Park School

Good991 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • Diversitea0.1 km
  • Asha Indian Kitchen0.3 km
  • Burrito Mama0.2 km
  • Cafe W - Waterstones0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.1 km
  • + 44 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Beeches Stores0.7 km
  • Gardiner Homecentre0.1 km
  • Glamorose Cakes0.1 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.2 km
  • Jesse Smith Butchers0.3 km
  • + 27 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Fleece Hotel0.0 km
  • Apsley Villa0.5 km
  • The Ivy House0.3 km
  • The Old Brew House0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Mad Hatter Wine Bar0.3 km
  • Talbot Inn0.3 km
  • The Crown0.2 km
  • Jubilee 77 Social Club0.3 km
  • Reva0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.1 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Eastern Spice0.9 km
  • Hong Kong Kitchen0.9 km
  • Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House0.9 km
  • Marks Kitchen0.1 km
  • Watermoor Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kemble6.0 km
  • Stroud17.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bingham House0.0 km
  • Parish Church0.1 km
  • Corn Hall0.1 km
  • Pop-in Centre0.1 km
  • The Forum0.1 km