GL7 1XP is a sought-after residential area on Cotswold Close, 0.5km from Chesterton in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
For serious buyers, GL7 1XP is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1XP are sourced from Output Area E00112799 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTSWOLD CLOSE, GL7 1XP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTSWOLD CLOSE, GL7 1XP.
297
51
£ 43,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL7 1XP 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. GL7 1XP's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 1XP. The average age is 51.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL7 1XP has low crime rates — 35 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 Deer Park School
Cirencester Primary School
Powell's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Diversitea0.9 km
- Asha Indian Kitchen0.8 km
- Burrito Mama0.9 km
- Cafe W - Waterstones0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Gardiner Homecentre1.0 km
- Glamorose Cakes0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- Jesse Smith Butchers0.9 km
- Knead Bakery0.9 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Fleece Hotel1.0 km
- Apsley Villa1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Mad Hatter Wine Bar0.8 km
- The Crown0.9 km
- Cirencester Bowling Club Limited0.7 km
- Porters Bar0.8 km
- Seventeen Black0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House0.9 km
- Eastern Spice0.9 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.9 km
- American Pizza0.9 km
- Zen0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble5.0 km
- Stroud17.3 km
Bus Stops
- Shops0.2 km
- Shops0.2 km
- Lawrence Road0.2 km
- Lawrence Road0.2 km
- Shalford Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL71XP · Data under Open Government Licence