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Abbey

About

Abbey ward encompasses the historic market town of Cirencester, often considered the capital of the Cotswolds. The area is defined by its significant Roman history as Corinium, a major settlement, with the Corinium Museum housing extensive local artefacts. The street plan retains a medieval layout radiating from the Market Place, dominated by the Parish Church of St John Baptist.

The ward includes the expansive Cirencester Park, with its formal avenues and woodland walks owned by the Bathurst Estate. The town operates as a key commercial and civic hub for the surrounding rural district. Agricultural land and the River Churn, a Thames tributary, run through the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Abbey has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 175 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey is £51,783 per year. There are 4 schools in Abbey: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Abbey is home to around 2,452 people, with a population density of about 183.5 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

175

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Abbey Population

2,452

Population density

183.5 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

90.13(+504%)

Violence and sexual offences

86.87(+160%)

Shoplifting

72.59(+998%)

Public order

22.02(+237%)

Criminal damage and arson

17.54(+170%)

South West average

Demographics

British

2,251

91.8%

Other White

3.92%

Irish

0.82%

Other Asian

0.77%

Indian

0.53%

Total population: 2,452

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

824

38.43%

Level 3 (A level)

450

20.99%

No qualifications

287

13.39%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

275

12.83%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

161

7.51%

Total 16+ residents: 2,144

Housing

Owns outright

460

42.51%

Private landlord or letting agency

208

19.22%

Owns with a mortgage

203

18.76%

Other social rented

157

14.51%

Other forms of private rent

2.96%

Total households: 1,082

Property prices in Abbey

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £881,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£695,000	£387,500	£655,000	£752,500	£849,200
Semi-Detached	3	£310,000	£303,250	£306,250	£340,000	£364,000
Terraced	7	£335,000	£263,100	£321,250	£592,500	£723,000
Flats	14	£190,000	£111,900	£150,000	£217,500	£463,600

10 years median price trend in Abbey

All postcodes in Abbey

GL76PY

Tetbury Road

GL72DU

Grove Lane

GL72PB

Market Place

GL72DW

Gloucester Street

GL72DE

Spitalgate Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail