Postcode GL7 1RY is located in an urban city, within the Four Acres ward of Cotswold in the South West region, and forms part of the Cirencester Central area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 177.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× 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 3.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is St Michael's Park.
Cirencester Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,463 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Cirencester Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 177.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.8% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 84 ft away from GL7 1RY.
Cirencester Central near GL7 1RY 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Michael's Park | Medium | Walking directions to St Michael's Park |
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £402 per square foot) in Four Acres area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £720,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £615,000 | £413 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £377,500 | £411 |
| Terraced | 10 | £286,250 | £410 |
| Flats | 10 | £175,000 | £353 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £221,800 | £252,500 | £227,475 |
| 2017 | £400,500 | £330,975 | £330,000 | £247,500 |
| 2018 | £430,000 | £230,950 | £279,000 | £220,000 |
| 2019 | £410,000 | £216,000 | £290,000 | £242,000 |
| 2020 | £440,000 | £140,000 | £375,000 | £208,625 |
| 2021 | £470,000 | £201,250 | £310,000 | £265,000 |
| 2022 | £566,250 | £245,000 | £373,750 | £339,250 |
| 2023 | £550,000 | £220,000 | £377,000 | £300,500 |
| 2024 | £548,400 | £227,500 | £423,250 | £300,000 |
| 2025 | £535,500 | £175,000 | £377,500 | £252,500 |
| 2026 | £645,000 | £270,000 | — | £300,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £426 | £329 | £298 |
| 2017 | £339 | £438 | £335 | £307 |
| 2018 | £396 | £413 | £363 | £320 |
| 2019 | £343 | £373 | £325 | £310 |
| 2020 | £357 | £289 | £350 | £346 |
| 2021 | £370 | £350 | £391 | £335 |
| 2022 | £383 | £356 | £408 | £390 |
| 2023 | £416 | £383 | £443 | £420 |
| 2024 | £380 | £392 | £451 | £411 |
| 2025 | £413 | £346 | £414 | £408 |
| 2026 | — | £374 | — | £411 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL7 1RY.
In the GL7 1RY postcode area, located within Cirencester Central, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL7 1RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Sheep Street, Cirencester, GL7 1SZ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Mounties | 41 Mount Street, Cirencester, GL7 1TJ | Walking directions to Mounties |
| 0.3 mi | Cook | 69 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, GL7 1HY | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 20 Chesterton Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1XQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 45 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, GL7 1HY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Cotswold district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL7 1RY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ray Brassington
Four Acres - Elected 4 May 2023
Roz Savage
South Cotswolds - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL7 1RY records about 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around GL7 1RY in Cirencester Central is £295,000 (about £402 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to GL7 1RY, including Paternoster School (Good), Chesterton Primary School (Requires improvement) and Cirencester Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL7 1RY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,463 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 1RY is Roz Savage (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ray Brassington (Liberal Democrats).
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.