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About

South Cerney Village ward is situated within the larger Cotswold Water Park, a network of over 150 lakes created from former gravel workings. The settlement is centred around the traditional village core, with its historic church and greens, but its character is significantly shaped by the surrounding water. Residential areas extend towards these lakes, which are now used for recreation, wildlife conservation, and waterside living.

The landscape is defined by water and open skies, with public footpaths providing access to the lake edges and nature reserves. The area functions as a residential base with local amenities, while also serving as a hub for sailing, fishing, and walking. This integration of a historic village within a modern, man-made wetland environment creates a distinct local atmosphere.

Area overview

On average South Cerney Village has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Cerney Village is £68,265 per year. There are 1 schools in South Cerney Village: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). South Cerney Village is home to around 2,788 people, with a population density of about 2,023.5 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Cerney Village Population
2,788
Population density
2,023.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.65(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.2(-18%)
Other theft
8.61(+53%)
Shoplifting
5.38(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.02(-23%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,612
93.82%
Other White
64
2.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.75%
Other Asian
15
0.54%
African
13
0.47%
Total population: 2,784

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
832
36.75%
Level 3 (A level)
357
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
347
15.33%
No qualifications
309
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
228
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 2,264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
468
39.49%
Owns with a mortgage
360
30.38%
Other social rented
162
13.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
105
8.86%
Shared ownership
58
4.89%
Total households: 1,185

Property prices in South Cerney Village

Median price£421,250
Price per sq ft£425
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£353K – £622K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £421,250 (about £425 per square foot) in South Cerney Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,490 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Cerney Village over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£645,000£425
Semi-Detached16£380,000£431
Terraced9£280,000£435
Flats2£178,500£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Cerney Village

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Cerney Village.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£452,498£250,000£234,998
2017£572,500£250,000£225,000
2018£565,500£272,500£201,000
2019£461,500£315,000£254,975
2020£415,000£312,500£228,500
2021£607,000£345,000£293,500
2022£581,000£401,500£315,000
2023£590,000£375,000£320,000
2024£687,500£370,000£338,750
2025£645,000£380,000£278,000
2026£601,250£363,245£443,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Cerney Village.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Cerney Village.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325£315£304
2017£336£291£322
2018£357£325£292
2019£364£355£320
2020£348£412£272
2021£373£351£314
2022£383£373£355
2023£422£429£365
2024£418£444£395
2025£402£431£394
2026£449£324£392
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Cerney Village.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Cerney Village in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about South Cerney Village

Is South Cerney Village safe?

South Cerney Village records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in South Cerney Village?

The median sale price in South Cerney Village is £421,250 (about £425 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Cerney Village?

South Cerney Village has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is South Cerney Village?

South Cerney Village scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Cerney Village sits around rank 28,621 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in South Cerney Village?

The average household income in South Cerney Village is around £68,265 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for South Cerney Village?

South Cerney Village is represented by 1 elected councillor: Juliet Layton (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.