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GL7 1SG

Bowly Road

Chesterton

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Overview

Postcode GL7 1SG is located in an urban city, within the Chesterton ward of Cotswold in the South West region, and forms part of the Cirencester South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 2.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
40%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Cirencester South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,496 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Cirencester South has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40%

Approximately 40.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL7 1SG.

Flood risk

No risk

Cirencester South near GL7 1SG 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
7,547.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.54(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.72(+26%)
Burglary
4.68(+68%)
Other theft
4.68(-17%)
Drugs
3.12(+63%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
95.89%
Chinese
4
1.27%
African
4
1.27%
Indian
2
0.63%
Other White
2
0.63%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
22.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
21.05%
Level 3 (A level)
53
19.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
13.16%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
36.52%
Owns outright
33
28.7%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.91%
Social rents from council
4
3.48%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Chesterton

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £400K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £367 per square foot) in Chesterton area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chesterton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£1,280,000£537
Semi-Detached12£375,000£385
Terraced11£260,000£326
Flats3£240,000£308

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chesterton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chesterton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£419,000£190,000£313,000£225,000
2017£440,000£295,000£217,500
2018£396,000£224,850£349,000£223,500
2019£420,000£295,000£305,000£272,750
2020£434,500£260,250£356,000£265,000
2021£462,500£240,000£320,000£252,500
2022£500,000£273,600£360,500£278,000
2023£547,500£217,500£430,000£386,250
2024£620,000£377,500£397,500£260,000
2025£450,000£240,000£376,500£260,000
2026£200,000£374,500£307,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chesterton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chesterton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£260£257£279
2017£313£277£271
2018£334£239£295£303
2019£306£276£299£248
2020£365£260£343£284
2021£418£319£270£354
2022£380£286£363£288
2023£429£340£346£357
2024£423£314£409£425
2025£412£308£372£316
2026£244£403£426
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chesterton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL7 1SG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 20256, Michaels Mead, Cirencester, GL7 1WETerracedFreehold£290,000
04 Mar 202637, Kemble Drive, Cirencester, GL7 1WZTerracedFreehold£248,000
30 Jan 20265, Kemble Drive, Cirencester, GL7 1WZTerracedFreehold£300,000
12 Dec 202531, Kemble Drive, Cirencester, GL7 1WZFlatsLeasehold£175,000
16 Jun 202554, Kemble Drive, Cirencester, GL7 1WZFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the GL7 1SG postcode area, located within Cirencester South, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL7 1SG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryChesterton Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.6 mi16 plusCirencester CollegeFurther education

Good

0.6 miSecondaryCirencester Deer Park SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL7 1SG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL7 1SG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChesterton Stores35 Countess Lilias Road, Cirencester, GL7 1UDWalking directions to Chesterton Stores
0.3 miTesco Express20 Chesterton Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1XQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 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 1SG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrea Ann Pellegram

Chesterton - Elected 16 Jan 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Roz Savage

South Cotswolds - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCotswoldE07000079
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth CotswoldsE14001482
WardChestertonE05010702
ParishCirencesterE04013303
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cirencester SouthE02004622
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cotswold 008BE01022192
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL7 1SG

Is GL7 1SG (Cirencester South) safe?

The area around GL7 1SG records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 1SG?

The median sale price around GL7 1SG in Cirencester South is £315,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL7 1SG?

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

How deprived is the area around GL7 1SG?

GL7 1SG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,496 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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