GL7 2DH is a sought-after residential area on Gloucester Street, 0.5km from Corinivm Roman Town in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k, down 78.2% 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 2DH are sourced from Output Area E00112802 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLOUCESTER STREET, GL7 2DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER STREET, GL7 2DH.
278
53
£ 43,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL7 2DH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
GL7 2DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 78.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 2DH. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 109,000
2 sales · Mean £ 109,000
Detached
£ 530,000
2 sales · Mean £ 530,000
Terraced
£ 510,000
5 sales · Mean £ 475,100
Semi-Detached
£ 345,000
1 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL7 2DH has low crime rates — 25 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
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Paternoster School
Cirencester Primary School
Cirencester Deer Park School
Stratton Church of England Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Diversitea0.5 km
- Asha Indian Kitchen0.5 km
- Burrito Mama0.5 km
- Cafe W - Waterstones0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Gardiner Homecentre0.7 km
- Glamorose Cakes0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- Jesse Smith Butchers0.4 km
- Knead Bakery0.4 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Fleece Hotel0.6 km
- The Ivy House0.9 km
- The Old Brew House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Mad Hatter Wine Bar0.5 km
- Talbot Inn0.9 km
- The Crown0.5 km
- Jubilee 77 Social Club0.7 km
- Reva0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Marks Kitchen0.7 km
- Friar Tuck0.7 km
- Pizza Planet0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble6.1 km
- Stroud17.3 km
Bus Stops
- Barton Court0.0 km
- Barclay Court0.1 km
- Spitalgate Lane0.2 km
- Bowling Green Lane0.2 km
- Bowling Green Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL72DH · Data under Open Government Licence