GL7 9SD is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Sperringate in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within Watermoor ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL7 9SD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL7 9SD are sourced from Output Area E00112827 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL7 9SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL7 9SD.
304
49
£ 43,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
GL7 9SD has a significant social housing presence — 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 49-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 9SD. The average age is 49.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL7 9SD is moderate at 82 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.
school Local Schools
Paternoster School
Cirencester Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Cirencester Deer Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Diversitea0.6 km
- Asha Indian Kitchen0.6 km
- Burrito Mama0.6 km
- Cafe W - Waterstones0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- + 50 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Beeches Stores0.7 km
- Gardiner Homecentre0.5 km
- Glamorose Cakes0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- Jesse Smith Butchers0.7 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Fleece Hotel0.6 km
- Apsley Villa0.4 km
- The Ivy House0.5 km
- The Old Brew House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Mad Hatter Wine Bar0.6 km
- Talbot Inn0.5 km
- The Crown0.6 km
- Cirencester Bowling Club Limited0.4 km
- Porters Bar0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House0.5 km
- Marks Kitchen0.5 km
- Eastern Spice0.5 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.5 km
- American Pizza0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble5.6 km
- Stroud17.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Michael's Road0.1 km
- Cotswold Mill0.3 km
- King Street School stop0.3 km
- Phoenix Way0.3 km
- Somerford Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL79SD · Data under Open Government Licence