GL7 2DJ is a sought-after residential area on Gloucester Street, 0.4km from Corinivm Roman Town in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
Day-to-day life in GL7 2DJ has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, down 7.2% 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 2DJ are sourced from Output Area E00112801 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLOUCESTER STREET, GL7 2DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER STREET, GL7 2DJ.
214
51
£ 43,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL7 2DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GL7 2DJ — age 51, 46% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £294k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 2DJ. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 147,500
4 sales · Mean £ 144,625
Terraced
£ 807,500
2 sales · Mean £ 807,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL7 2DJ is moderate at 51 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
Chesterton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Diversitea0.5 km
- Asha Indian Kitchen0.5 km
- Burrito Mama0.4 km
- Cafe W - Waterstones0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Gardiner Homecentre0.6 km
- Glamorose Cakes0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- Jesse Smith Butchers0.3 km
- Knead Bakery0.3 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Fleece Hotel0.5 km
- The Ivy House0.8 km
- The Old Brew House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Mad Hatter Wine Bar0.4 km
- Talbot Inn0.8 km
- The Crown0.4 km
- Jubilee 77 Social Club0.6 km
- Reva0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Marks Kitchen0.7 km
- Friar Tuck0.6 km
- Pizza Planet0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble6.1 km
- Stroud17.3 km
Bus Stops
- Barton Court0.1 km
- Barclay Court0.1 km
- Spitalgate Lane0.2 km
- Abbey Way0.2 km
- Bowling Green Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL72DJ · Data under Open Government Licence