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Fairford & Lechlade

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About

The Fairford & Lechlade area lies in the southeastern part of the Cotswolds, near the border of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. The River Thames flows through the region, with Lechlade serving as the highest navigable point for boats. The area is known for its historic market towns, with Fairford featuring a notable 15th-century church and Lechlade offering a mix of independent shops and riverside pubs. The landscape includes water meadows, woodland, and gentle hills typical of the Cotswolds.

Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy, with farmland and grazing pastures shaping the scenery. The area is also home to RAF Fairford, a key airbase used for military operations and airshows. Walking and cycling routes along the Thames Path and through the Cotswold Water Park provide outdoor recreation opportunities. The blend of rural charm, historical landmarks, and waterways makes Fairford & Lechlade a distinctive part of the region.

Area overview

On average Fairford & Lechlade has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Fairford & Lechlade is £51,700 per year. There are 6 schools in Fairford & Lechlade: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fairford & Lechlade Population
9,264
Population density
141.4 per km²

Demographics

British
8,608
92.93%
Other White
261
2.82%
Irish
67
0.72%
Indian
53
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
50
0.54%
Total population: 9,263

Housing

Owns outright
1,758
43.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,117
27.4%
Other social rented
552
13.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
387
9.49%
Shared ownership
102
2.5%
Total households: 4,076

Property prices in Fairford & Lechlade

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £462,000 in Fairford & Lechlade area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £4,550,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£610,000
Flats4£180,000
Semi-Detached27£385,000
Terraced26£360,000

10 years price trend in Fairford & Lechlade

All postcodes in Fairford & Lechlade

GL74LF

Park Close

GL75DE

Fowler's Hill

GL73AE

Bell Lane

GL73AL

Bell Lane

GL73AR

Burford Street

GL73BQ

Gassons Road

GL73BX

Hambidge Lane

GL73EJ

Station Road

GL73HN

Manor Avenue

GL73HS

Russet Avenue

GL74DQ

Deleware Road

GL74DS

London Road

GL74EJ

High Street

GL74FD

High Street

GL74GJ

Daphne Jones Close

GL74JF

Fairford & Lechlade

GL74LJ

Horcott Road

GL73AB

High Street

GL73AG

Lechlade Road

GL73BP

Briary Road

GL73ES

Keble Close

GL73NE

Fairford & Lechlade

GL74DF

Horcott Road

GL74EN

Ham Lane

GL74EU

High Street

GL74GD

Honeybone Close

GL74LQ

St Marys Drive

GL73AT

St John's Street

GL73DA

Katherine's Walk

GL73DU

Fairford & Lechlade

GL73EP

Station Road

GL74EG

High Street

GL74FW

Tomlinson Close

GL74LH

Manor Close

GL75BP

Victoria Road

GL74BA

Hatherop Road

GL73BL

Hambidge Lane

GL73BW

Kingsmead

GL73EH

Moorgate

GL73EQ

Chancel Way

GL73GE

Fairford & Lechlade

GL73SB

The Cursus

GL73SE

Perrinsfield

GL74AP

Beauchamp Close

GL74DG

Alaska Avenue

GL74HP

Coronation Street

GL74JP

Queens Field

GL73AS

St John's Street

GL73EE

Fairford & Lechlade

GL73BY

Sherborne Street

GL73EB

Hambidge Lane

GL73EL

The Close

GL73EN

Station Road

GL73ET

Kingsmead

GL73FW

Longdoles Wood

GL75BY

Coneygar Road

GL74AB

Back Lane

GL74AY

London Road

GL74HR

Milton Place

GL73BS

Old Railway Close

GL73DG

East Allcourt

GL73FH

Fairford & Lechlade

GL73FQ

Gassons Road

GL73SF

Swansfield

GL74EL

Wharf Lane

GL74ED

Fairford & Lechlade

GL74FP

Paton Close

GL74FS

Fairford & Lechlade

GL74LA

Hatherop Road

GL74LU

Chapel Close

GL75DQ

Fairford & Lechlade

GL74GA

High Street

GL74FY

Carters Ground

GL73AQ

Bell Lane

GL73BH

Gassons Road

GL73BT

Kingsmead

GL74JR

Jefferies Close

GL74PZ

Fairford & Lechlade

GL74BG

Manor Close

GL74DJ

Croft Lane

GL74EE

Whelford Road

GL74FE

Cirencester Road

GL74FQ

Paton Close

GL74FU

Carters Ground

GL74GF

Back Lane

GL74HJ

The Wharfings

GL74JB

Welsh Way

GL74LN

Barker Place

GL75BH

Mawley Road

GL73AU

Wharf Lane

GL73AZ

Oak Street

GL73BG

The Spinney

GL73GL

Fairford & Lechlade

GL73PN

Lechlade Road

GL74AX

London Road

GL74LP

Beauchamp Close

GL74BH

Beaumoor Place

GL74BU

Fairford & Lechlade

GL74HB

Fairford & Lechlade

GL74FX

Buckler Close
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.