Postcode GL7 1YL is located in an urban city, within the Watermoor ward of Cotswold in the South West region, and forms part of the Cirencester South area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 3.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St Michael's Park.
Cirencester South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Cirencester South has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.7% 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.
The average income per household in Cirencester South is £55,435 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from GL7 1YL.
Cirencester South near GL7 1YL 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 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Michael's Park | Medium | Walking directions to St Michael's Park |
| 0.3 mi | City Bank | Small | Walking directions to City Bank |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £925,000 | £547 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £491,000 | £345 |
| Terraced | 16 | £324,000 | £344 |
| Flats | 9 | £175,000 | £270 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL7 1YL.
In the GL7 1YL postcode area, located within Cirencester South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL7 1YL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Winstones News | 95 Watermoor Road, Cirencester, GL7 1LD | Walking directions to Winstones News |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Chesterton Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1YD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Love Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1YG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Cricklade Road, Cirencester, GL7 1NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | Cricklade Road, Cirencester, GL7 1NP | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
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 1YL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nick Bridges
Watermoor - Elected 1 May 2025
Roz Savage
South Cotswolds - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL7 1YL records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 1YL in Cirencester South is £310,000 (about £328 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to GL7 1YL, including Cirencester Primary School (Good), Paternoster School (Good) and Chesterton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL7 1YL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,747 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 1YL is Roz Savage (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nick Bridges (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.