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GL7

CIRENCESTER

Gloucestershire, South West, England

GL7 is the postcode district for CIRENCESTER, located in Gloucestershire, South West.

Avg price £587,822
1yr change ▼ 6.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£587,822

▼ 6.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

105% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

29 schools

Broadband Speed

242 Mbps

Property Prices in GL7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL7 is £587,822, which is 33% above the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL7 cost 104.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL7 have fallen 6.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £828,724 664
Semi-detached £438,339 485
Terraced £365,821 552
Flat £285,391 257
All types £587,822 2143

5-Year Price History

£542K £564K £587K £610K £632K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in GL7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL7 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in GL7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL7 has 29 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 13 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Rodmarton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Stratton Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi
Fairford Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Hatherop Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Kempsford Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

13

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

523,700

Population

67

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in GL7 are 242.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 82% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

242.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

55%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL7 is collected by Gloucester Council. The Band D rate is £2,166/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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GL7 — CIRENCESTER

Area Summary

GL7 (CIRENCESTER) offers above-average property prices (£587,822, 105% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 29 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (242 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in GL7?
The average house price in GL7 (CIRENCESTER) is £587,822, based on 2143 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 105% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.9% over the past year.
Is GL7 a safe area to live?
Crime in GL7 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in GL7?
There are 29 schools in or near GL7. 48% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 13 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in GL7?
Council tax in GL7 is collected by Gloucester Council. The Band D rate is £2,166 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in GL7?
The average broadband download speed in GL7 is 242 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 55%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in GL7 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in GL7 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 523,700.