Postcode GL7 2EG is located in an urban city, within the Abbey area 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 median sale price in Abbey is £372,500 (around £415 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £224,250 and £698,750. The nearest station is Kemble, about 3.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Abbey Grounds.
Cirencester Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,880 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% 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 0.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from GL7 2EG.
Cirencester Central near GL7 2EG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kemble located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Abbey Grounds | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Grounds |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 (about £415 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £2,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £775,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 10 | £507,500 | £450 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £381,500 | £428 |
| Flats | 13 | £205,000 | £326 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £485,000 | £227,500 | £324,500 | £380,000 |
| 2017 | £510,000 | £138,500 | £289,000 | £266,000 |
| 2018 | £500,000 | £170,000 | £275,000 | £311,500 |
| 2019 | £540,000 | £180,000 | £345,000 | £289,000 |
| 2020 | £465,000 | £212,000 | £335,000 | £312,500 |
| 2021 | £450,000 | £195,000 | £361,500 | £365,000 |
| 2022 | £580,000 | £183,500 | £390,000 | £485,000 |
| 2023 | £745,000 | £165,000 | £360,000 | £390,000 |
| 2024 | £630,000 | £178,000 | £423,750 | £349,500 |
| 2025 | £655,000 | £190,000 | £306,250 | £375,000 |
| 2026 | £881,000 | £222,000 | £381,500 | £507,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £292 | £261 | £297 | £335 |
| 2017 | £391 | £275 | £301 | £314 |
| 2018 | £371 | £262 | £293 | £313 |
| 2019 | £331 | £310 | £380 | £356 |
| 2020 | £395 | £281 | £312 | £385 |
| 2021 | £378 | £296 | £389 | £431 |
| 2022 | £448 | £317 | £370 | £391 |
| 2023 | £463 | £342 | £337 | £393 |
| 2024 | £497 | £318 | £347 | £354 |
| 2025 | £479 | £332 | £390 | £406 |
| 2026 | £533 | £319 | £428 | £453 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL7 2EG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | 7, Hereward Road, Cirencester, GL7 2EH | Flats | Leasehold | £216,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 9, Estcote Road, Cirencester, GL7 2DB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 21, Estcote Road, Cirencester, GL7 2DB | Terraced | Freehold | £243,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 111, Barclay Court, Cirencester, GL7 2EN | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 84, Barclay Court, Cirencester, GL7 2EN | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the GL7 2EG postcode area, located within Cirencester Central, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Powell's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Cirencester Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Mar 2022. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Chesterton Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL7 2EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Refillable | West Way, Cirencester, GL7 1LL | Walking directions to Refillable |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | The Waterloo, Cirencester, GL7 2GA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 23B Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 45 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, GL7 1HY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | 42 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PF | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
Annual council tax rates for Cotswold district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for GL7 2EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Harris
Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023
Roz Savage
South Cotswolds - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around GL7 2EG 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around GL7 2EG in Abbey is £372,500 (about £415 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to GL7 2EG, including Powell's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Cirencester Primary School (Good) and Chesterton Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
GL7 2EG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,880 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 2EG is Roz Savage (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Harris (Liberal Democrats).