Postcode GL7 1EL is located in an urban city, within the St Michael's area of Cotswold in the South West region, and forms part of the Cirencester Central area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cirencester Central is £49,336 per year. The median sale price in St Michael's is £397,500 (around £388 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £216,000 and £473,750. The nearest station is Kemble, about 3.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Abbey Grounds.
Cirencester Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,631 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Cirencester Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cirencester Central is £49,336 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL7 1EL.
Cirencester Central near GL7 1EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kemble located about 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Grounds | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Grounds |
| 0.2 mi | St Michael's Park | Medium | Walking directions to St Michael's Park |
| 0.5 mi | City Bank | Small | Walking directions to City Bank |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 (about £388 per square foot) in St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,500 up to £995,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £650,000 | £430 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £545,000 | £448 |
| Terraced | 27 | £422,000 | £424 |
| Flats | 14 | £160,000 | £307 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £162,000 | £187,000 | £287,500 | £268,500 |
| 2017 | £320,500 | £190,000 | £300,000 | £285,000 |
| 2018 | £662,500 | £166,000 | £275,000 | £287,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £175,000 | £405,000 | £282,250 |
| 2020 | £689,508 | £157,000 | £366,500 | £315,000 |
| 2021 | £332,500 | £185,000 | £471,208 | £345,000 |
| 2022 | £800,000 | £175,000 | £410,000 | £325,100 |
| 2023 | £695,000 | £178,000 | £430,000 | £384,500 |
| 2024 | — | £217,500 | £480,000 | £355,000 |
| 2025 | £697,500 | £189,250 | £480,000 | £407,500 |
| 2026 | £650,000 | £160,000 | £570,000 | £420,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259 | £294 | £263 | £296 |
| 2017 | £339 | £263 | £340 | £328 |
| 2018 | £372 | £290 | £359 | £323 |
| 2019 | £324 | £280 | £316 | £328 |
| 2020 | £335 | £306 | £345 | £326 |
| 2021 | £324 | £302 | £332 | £359 |
| 2022 | £461 | £299 | £405 | £358 |
| 2023 | £421 | £306 | £401 | £405 |
| 2024 | — | £266 | £377 | £393 |
| 2025 | £466 | £318 | £437 | £419 |
| 2026 | £430 | £284 | £405 | £426 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL7 1EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | Flat 16, Cotswold Mill, Lewis Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1EL | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 41, Lewis Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £570,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 22, Lewis Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1EA | Terraced | Freehold | £740,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 26, Watermoor Road, Cirencester, GL7 1JW | Terraced | Freehold | £1,100,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Apartment 4, 1 New Akeman Court, West Way, Cirencester, GL7 1FU | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 |
In the GL7 1EL postcode area, located within Cirencester Central, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Cirencester Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Mar 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Powell's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Chesterton Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL7 1EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cook | 69 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, GL7 1HY | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 45 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, GL7 1HY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | 42 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PF | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Refillable | West Way, Cirencester, GL7 1LL | Walking directions to Refillable |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 23B Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Cotswold district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL7 1EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Roz Savage
South Cotswolds - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL7 1EL records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around GL7 1EL in St Michael's is £397,500 (about £388 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to GL7 1EL, including Cirencester Primary School (Good), Powell's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Chesterton Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
GL7 1EL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,631 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Cotswolds covering GL7 1EL is Roz Savage (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election.