Postcode GL7 2QU is located in an urban city, within the Abbey 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 3.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Abbey Grounds.
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 54.2% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 133 ft away from GL7 2QU.
Cirencester Central near GL7 2QU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kemble located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Abbey Grounds | Large | Walking directions to Abbey Grounds |
| 0.5 mi | St Michael's Park | Medium | Walking directions to St Michael's Park |
Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £328,750 (about £406 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £881,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £695,000 | £473 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £370,000 | £445 |
| Terraced | 6 | £355,000 | £377 |
| Flats | 12 | £198,500 | £319 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £550,000 | £179,000 | £324,500 | £335,000 |
| 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 | £650,000 | £190,000 | £306,250 | £375,000 |
| 2026 | £553,000 | £205,000 | £370,000 | £550,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £313 | £261 | £297 | £330 |
| 2017 | £391 | £275 | £301 | £314 |
| 2018 | £371 | £262 | £293 | £313 |
| 2019 | £331 | £305 | £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 | £485 | £332 | £390 | £383 |
| 2026 | £514 | £306 | £445 | £496 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL7 2QU.
In the GL7 2QU postcode area, located within Cirencester Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL7 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Refillable | West Way, Cirencester, GL7 1LL | Walking directions to Refillable |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 45 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, GL7 1HY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 23B Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | The Waterloo, Cirencester, GL7 2GA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 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 (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 2QU, 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 2QU 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 2QU in Cirencester Central is £328,750 (about £406 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to GL7 2QU, including Powell's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Paternoster School (Good) and Cirencester Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
GL7 2QU 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 2QU is Roz Savage (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Harris (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.