Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

THE WATERLOO, GL7 2QT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WATERLOO, GL7 2QT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

188

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in GL7 2QT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 54-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

GL7 2QT is a mixed residential area on The Waterloo, 0.3km from Corinivm Roman Town in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL7 2QT is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL7 2QT are sourced from Output Area E00112796 (shared with 10 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 2QT. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 163,000

4 sales · Mean £ 172,750

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

Crime around GL7 2QT is above average at 106 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting121
Violence and sexual offences102
Anti-social behaviour94
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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Powell's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding416 pupils0.6 km
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Paternoster School

Inadequate63 pupils0.6 km
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Cirencester Primary School

Good321 pupils0.7 km
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Watermoor Church of England Primary School

Inadequate1.3 km
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Chesterton Primary School

Requires Improvement224 pupils1.3 km
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Cirencester Kingshill School

Requires Improvement904 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Diversitea0.2 km
  • Asha Indian Kitchen0.4 km
  • Burrito Mama0.3 km
  • Cafe W - Waterstones0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • + 43 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Beeches Stores0.6 km
  • Gardiner Homecentre0.2 km
  • Glamorose Cakes0.3 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.3 km
  • Jesse Smith Butchers0.4 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Fleece Hotel0.2 km
  • Apsley Villa0.6 km
  • The Ivy House0.3 km
  • The Old Brew House0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Mad Hatter Wine Bar0.5 km
  • Talbot Inn0.3 km
  • The Crown0.3 km
  • Jubilee 77 Social Club0.5 km
  • Reva0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Eastern Spice1.0 km
  • Hong Kong Kitchen1.0 km
  • Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House1.0 km
  • Marks Kitchen0.2 km
  • Watermoor Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kemble6.2 km
  • Stroud17.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Parish Church0.1 km
  • Bingham House0.2 km
  • Corn Hall0.2 km
  • Pop-in Centre0.3 km
  • Beeches Car Park0.3 km