Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

CRICKLADE STREET, GL7 5HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRICKLADE STREET, GL7 5HW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

385

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL7 5HW 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.

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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL7 5HW's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £962k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

GL7 5HW is a sought-after residential area on Cricklade Street, 1.2km from Betty's Grave in Poulton. Administratively it sits within The Ampneys & Hampton ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

For serious buyers, GL7 5HW is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £962k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL7 5HW are sourced from Output Area E00112869 (shared with 22 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 5HW. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 986,000

2 sales · Mean £ 986,000

Semi-Detached

£ 607,500

2 sales · Mean £ 607,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

GL7 5HW has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Poulton Village Hall0.5 km
  • The Gilbertine Kitchen0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Poulton Cricket Club0.1 km
  • The Falcon Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kemble12.0 km
  • Swindon16.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Falcon0.0 km
  • The Falcon0.0 km
  • Elf Meadow0.2 km
  • Elf Meadow0.2 km
  • Demand Responsive Area0.4 km