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GL7 1GL

Bishops Mews

New Mills

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Overview

Postcode GL7 1GL is located in a rural hamlet, within the New Mills ward of Cotswold in the South West region, and forms part of the Cirencester South area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cirencester South is £55,435 per year. The nearest station is Kemble, about 3.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is City Bank.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Cirencester South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,863 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Cirencester South has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.8%

Approximately 21.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Cirencester South is £55,435 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from GL7 1GL.

Flood risk

No risk

Cirencester South near GL7 1GL 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL7 1GL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCity BankSmallWalking directions to City Bank

Area Profile

Population
423
Population density
1,021.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.04(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.83(-41%)
Shoplifting
8.06(+22%)
Other theft
3.84(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.07(-53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
356
84.16%
Other White
20
4.73%
Irish
8
1.89%
Other Asian
5
1.18%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.18%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
46.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
15.74%
Level 3 (A level)
47
14.51%
No qualifications
34
10.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 324

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
35.29%
Owns outright
39
22.94%
Other social rented
29
17.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
15.29%
Social rents from council
8
4.71%
Total households: 170

Property prices in New Mills

Median price£317,500
Price per sq ft£346
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£270K – £350K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £346 per square foot) in New Mills area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £429,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Mills over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£386,500£364
Detached3£346,000£361
Terraced16£314,000£346
Flats5£170,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Mills

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Mills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£115,900£226,000£225,000
2017£417,000£110,500£236,366£225,000
2018£347,500£132,500£317,500£257,500
2019£353,000£150,000£295,000£232,500
2020£448,250£175,000£315,000£247,500
2021£530,000£157,500£297,000£282,757
2022£575,000£180,000£370,000£308,000
2023£170,000£416,000£276,500
2024£485,625£85,500£327,500£318,000
2025£348,000£181,750£345,000£317,500
2026£167,500£404,000£282,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Mills.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Mills.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£166£232£284
2017£275£174£263£265
2018£349£171£294£325
2019£296£244£323£263
2020£337£280£263£274
2021£352£267£317£343
2022£379£280£347£348
2023£248£337£326
2024£352£139£301£330
2025£370£307£311£363
2026£239£387£324
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Mills.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for New Mills in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL7 1GL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL7 1GL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 2026Flat 11, 1, Cross Close, Cirencester, GL7 1FFFlatsLeasehold£167,500
20 Nov 2025Flat 6, 1, Cross Close, Cirencester, GL7 1FFFlatsLeasehold£195,000
06 Jun 2025Flat 6, 2, Cross Close, Cirencester, GL7 1FXFlatsLeasehold£170,000
04 Apr 2025Flat 1, 2, Cross Close, Cirencester, GL7 1FXFlatsLeasehold£205,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 2, 6, Cross Close, Cirencester, GL7 1FEFlatsLeasehold£193,500

Schools

In the GL7 1GL postcode area, located within Cirencester South, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL7 1GL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCirencester Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWatermoor Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.6 miNot applicablePaternoster SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL7 1GL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL7 1GL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiCricklade Road, Cirencester, GL7 1NPWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miTesco ExtraCricklade Road, Cirencester, GL7 1NPWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miLidlLove Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1YGWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miWinstones News95 Watermoor Road, Cirencester, GL7 1LDWalking directions to Winstones News
0.5 miLondisChesterton Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1YDWalking directions to Londis

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 1GL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Claire Bloomer

New Mills - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Roz Savage

South Cotswolds - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCotswoldE07000079
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth CotswoldsE14001482
WardNew MillsE05010713
ParishCirencesterE04013303
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cirencester SouthE02004622
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cotswold 008EE01022225
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced2011-05-01

Frequently asked questions about GL7 1GL

Is GL7 1GL (Cirencester South) safe?

The area around GL7 1GL records about 37 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near GL7 1GL?

The median sale price around GL7 1GL in Cirencester South is £317,500 (about £346 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL7 1GL?

There are 6 schools close to GL7 1GL, including Cirencester Primary School (Good), Watermoor Church of England Primary School and Paternoster School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL7 1GL?

GL7 1GL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,863 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL7 1GL (Cirencester South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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