Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

OLD RAILWAY CLOSE, GL7 3FR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD RAILWAY CLOSE, GL7 3FR.

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

436

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 51,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL7 3FR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

GL7 3FR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 74% 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.

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

GL7 3FR is a safe, established residential area on Old Railway Close, 1.1km from Little Faringdon in Lechlade-on-Thames. Administratively it sits within Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL7, GL7 3FR offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL7 3FR are sourced from Output Area E00112884 (shared with 21 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 3FR. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 179,550

7 sales · Mean £ 179,550

Detached

£ 469,995

29 sales · Mean £ 471,220

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

GL7 3FR has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

P

St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

Good203 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Lechlade Tuesday Club0.7 km
  • New Wave Brasserie, Bar And Fish1.0 km
  • Vera's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Yang's Kitchen0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Budgens Stores (Londis)1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Cutler And Bayliss0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Carp Society0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon16.8 km
  • Shipton19.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Railway Close0.2 km
  • Vennymore0.3 km
  • Keble Close0.4 km
  • Demand Responsive Area0.4 km
  • Keble Close0.4 km