Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

GEGG CLOSE, GL7 1QP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEGG CLOSE, GL7 1QP.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL7 1QP 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

GL7 1QP is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

GL7 1QP is a safe, established residential area on Gegg Close, 0.4km from Watermoor in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within Watermoor ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

For families considering a move, GL7 1QP represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £269k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL7 1QP are sourced from Output Area E00186367 (shared with 13 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 1QP. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 269,000

1 sales · Mean £ 269,000

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

GL7 1QP has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting17
Other crime5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Cirencester Primary School

Good321 pupils0.7 km
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Watermoor Church of England Primary School

Inadequate0.8 km
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Cirencester Kingshill School

Requires Improvement904 pupils1.0 km
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Paternoster School

Inadequate63 pupils1.1 km
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Chesterton Primary School

Requires Improvement224 pupils1.4 km
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Siddington Church of England Primary School

Good79 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Beeches Stores0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Winstones News Ltd0.7 km
  • Hobbycraft0.6 km
  • New Quarry Service Station - Londis0.9 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cirencester Town Football Club1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Apsley Villa0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Cirencester Beefeater0.4 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Rave Coffee0.8 km
  • Ride 24/70.9 km
  • Teatro And Barn Theatre0.9 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House0.7 km
  • Eastern Spice0.7 km
  • Hong Kong Kitchen0.7 km
  • American Pizza0.7 km
  • Zen0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Tesco Extra0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kemble6.2 km
  • Stroud18.9 km
  • Swindon19.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mulberry Court0.1 km
  • Tesco Stores0.4 km