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Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South

About

Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South ward encompasses a distinct rural portion of the Cotswold district. The area is defined by the River Thames and River Coln, with their floodplains shaping the landscape. Settlements include the historic market town of Lechlade, with its notable parish church, and the villages of Kempsford and Fairford. The latter is situated just south of the larger Fairford town, with the ward boundary carefully delineating this division.

The local economy has traditional ties to agriculture, alongside services catering to residents and visitors travelling the A417. A very specific feature is the presence of RAF Fairford, a major operational airbase, which influences the local environment. The area contains tracts of open farmland and riverside meadows, providing a setting for walking and wildlife. Community life is centered around the individual parishes and their local facilities.

Area overview

On average Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South is £58,726 per year. There are 2 schools in Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South is home to around 6,143 people, with a population density of about 150.8 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South Population

6,143

Population density

150.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

22.63(-31%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.12(-40%)

Other theft

5.86(+4%)

Vehicle crime

5.37(+85%)

Burglary

4.56(+67%)

South West average

Demographics

British

5,698

92.71%

Other White

167

2.72%

Irish

0.85%

Indian

0.62%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.6%

Total population: 6,146

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,068

40.38%

Level 3 (A level)

787

15.37%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

716

13.98%

No qualifications

690

13.47%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

439

8.57%

Total 16+ residents: 5,121

Housing

Owns outright

1,245

44.9%

Owns with a mortgage

704

25.39%

Other social rented

378

13.63%

Private landlord or letting agency

252

9.09%

Shared ownership

2.85%

Total households: 2,773

Property prices in Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £995,000.

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 Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£580,000	£416,000	£513,000	£680,000	£882,000
Semi-Detached	11	£400,000	£260,000	£287,475	£497,500	£615,000
Terraced	20	£334,250	£200,313	£261,838	£387,500	£632,000

10 years median price trend in Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South

Data Sources

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

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

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South

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