GL7 1EZ is a sought-after residential area on Prospect Place, 0.2km from Watermoor in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL7, GL7 1EZ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 20.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL7 1EZ are sourced from Output Area E00112819 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PROSPECT PLACE, GL7 1EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT PLACE, GL7 1EZ.
262
43
£ 43,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL7 1EZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 43, GL7 1EZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £355k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 20.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 1EZ. The average age is 43.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 300,000
15 sales · Mean £ 310,116
Semi-Detached
£ 348,000
1 sales · Mean £ 348,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL7 1EZ has low crime rates — 26 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
Cirencester Kingshill School
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Siddington Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Diversitea0.9 km
- Asha Indian Kitchen1.0 km
- Burrito Mama1.0 km
- Cafe W - Waterstones0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Beeches Stores0.5 km
- Gardiner Homecentre0.7 km
- Glamorose Cakes0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Fleece Hotel0.8 km
- Apsley Villa0.3 km
- The Ivy House0.5 km
- The Old Brew House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Talbot Inn0.5 km
- The Crown1.0 km
- Cirencester Bowling Club Limited0.8 km
- Seventeen Black1.0 km
- Somewhere Else1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House0.2 km
- Marks Kitchen0.7 km
- Eastern Spice0.2 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.2 km
- American Pizza0.2 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble5.9 km
- Stroud18.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cirencester Junior School0.1 km
- Cirencester Junior School0.2 km
- Queen Street0.2 km
- Queen Street0.2 km
- King Street School stop0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL71EZ · Data under Open Government Licence