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GL7 1GA

Querns Road

Watermoor

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Overview

Postcode GL7 1GA is located in an urban city, within the Watermoor ward of Cotswold in the South West region, and forms part of the Cirencester Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cirencester Central is £49,336 per year. The nearest station is Kemble, about 3.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Abbey Grounds.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
52.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Cirencester Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,419 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Cirencester Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.6%

Approximately 52.6% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Cirencester Central is £49,336 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from GL7 1GA.

Flood risk

No risk

Cirencester Central near GL7 1GA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kemble located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL7 1GA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAbbey GroundsLargeWalking directions to Abbey Grounds
0.3 miSt Michael's ParkMediumWalking directions to St Michael's Park

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
2,441.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.49(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.98(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.07(-22%)
Public order
4.23(-35%)
Other theft
3.38(-40%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
279
92.38%
Other Asian
6
1.99%
Other White
4
1.32%
Arab
4
1.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.99%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
29.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
20.78%
No qualifications
49
19.22%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
70
51.09%
Owns outright
25
18.25%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.76%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.92%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Watermoor

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£328
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £424K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £328 per square foot) in Watermoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Watermoor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£925,000£547
Semi-Detached4£491,000£345
Terraced16£324,000£344
Flats9£175,000£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Watermoor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Watermoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£750,750£143,000£280,000£233,750
2017£510,500£121,750£274,500£234,000
2018£720,000£112,000£345,000£225,000
2019£767,500£117,500£325,000£224,500
2020£541,250£160,500£450,000£267,500
2021£710,000£131,250£325,000£275,000
2022£511,500£142,000£539,000£302,580
2023£697,500£133,000£399,500£307,500
2024£885,000£156,250£557,500£290,500
2025£617,500£198,000£397,500£333,000
2026£1,020,000£166,500£491,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Watermoor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Watermoor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425£225£298£257
2017£316£232£294£243
2018£331£202£335£263
2019£367£237£339£273
2020£471£273£340£309
2021£425£250£320£305
2022£387£236£379£327
2023£495£287£455£338
2024£489£298£457£329
2025£547£269£324£347
2026£441£326£399£340
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Watermoor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Watermoor in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL7 1GA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL7 1GA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 202521A, Querns Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1RLDetachedFreehold£425,000
10 Oct 20255, St Peters Road, Cirencester, GL7 1RESemi-DetachedFreehold£850,000
09 Oct 20253, Ashcroft Gardens, Cirencester, GL7 1RDTerracedFreehold£369,000
05 Mar 202645, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester, GL7 1QZTerracedFreehold£495,000
16 Jan 20264, Ashcroft Gardens, Cirencester, GL7 1RBTerracedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the GL7 1GA postcode area, located within Cirencester Central, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL7 1GA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePaternoster SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCirencester Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChesterton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL7 1GA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL7 1GA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWaitroseSheep Street, Cirencester, GL7 1SZWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miCook69 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, GL7 1HYWalking directions to Cook
0.2 miTesco Express45 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, GL7 1HYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miRefillableWest Way, Cirencester, GL7 1LLWalking directions to Refillable
0.3 miMounties41 Mount Street, Cirencester, GL7 1TJWalking directions to Mounties

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cotswold district (2025-26).

Band A£1,518
Band B£1,771
Band C£2,024
Band D£2,277
Band E£2,783
Band F£3,289
Band G£3,795
Band H£4,553

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL7 1GA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nick Bridges

Watermoor - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Roz Savage

South Cotswolds - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCotswoldE07000079
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth CotswoldsE14001482
WardWatermoorE05010727
ParishCirencesterE04013303
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cirencester CentralE02004621
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cotswold 007DE01022200
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced2002-10-01

Frequently asked questions about GL7 1GA

Is GL7 1GA (Cirencester Central) safe?

The area around GL7 1GA records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near GL7 1GA?

The median sale price around GL7 1GA in Cirencester Central is £310,000 (about £328 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL7 1GA?

There are 6 schools close to GL7 1GA, including Paternoster School (Good), Cirencester Primary School (Good) and Chesterton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL7 1GA?

GL7 1GA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,419 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL7 1GA (Cirencester Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Cotswolds covering GL7 1GA is Roz Savage (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Bridges (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.