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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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 178 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
178
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abbey Population
2,452
Population density
183.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
92.58(+513%)
Violence and sexual offences
86.87(+163%)
Shoplifting
29.77(+346%)
Public order
23.25(+253%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.35(+182%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,251
91.8%
Other White
96
3.92%
Irish
20
0.82%
Other Asian
19
0.77%
Indian
13
0.53%
Total population: 2,452

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
32
2.96%
Total households: 1,082

Property prices in Abbey

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £770,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abbey in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£650,000
Flats14£151,500
Semi-Detached3£310,000
Terraced11£375,000

10 years median price trend in Abbey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

All postcodes in Abbey

GL72EJ

Trafalgar Road

GL72HL

Trafalgar Road

GL72BW

Park Street

GL72EX

Shepherds Way

GL72QU

Abbey House

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.