Cross Close is in Cirencester and in Cotswold district. GL7 1FE is located in the New Mills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 2012-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Close, Cirencester, GL7 1FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL7 1GQ, GL7 1FF, GL7 1GU, GL7 1QP, GL7 1FX, GL7 1QN, GL7 1LW, GL7 1GL, GL7 1GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL7 1FE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 59.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 8.8% |
| Male | 44.6% | 40.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -8.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.6% | 40.9% | 18.3% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 24.7% | -24.3% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 12.6% | 9.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 23.3% | 19.7% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 38.4% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 32.3% | 7.2% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 19.2% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 8.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 18.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 16.2% | 6.1% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 22.7% | -10.4% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.1% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 90.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 90.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Close was 54.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% higher than the Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cross Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Chesterton and the 94th highest crime rate of 309 local areas in Cotswold .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 6 Cross Close, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,500 | 2025-02-28 | £186,896 |
| Flat 3 6 Cross Close, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-01-11 | £157,065 |
| Flat 4 6 Cross Close, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-01-03 | £144,330 |
| Flat 6 6 Cross Close, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2022-09-30 | £154,284 |
| Flat 3 6 Cross Close, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-02-17 | £170,558 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY | - not rated | 492 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Junior School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Infant School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Primary School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY | - not rated | 829 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Kingshill School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1HS | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Kingshill School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1HS | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Deer Park School Stroud Road , GL7 1XB | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Deer Park School Stroud Road , GL7 1XB | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester College Fosse Way Campus , Stroud Road GL7 1XA | - not rated | 2,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paternoster School Watermoor Road , GL7 1JR | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paternoster School Watermoor Road , GL7 1JR | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingleside PNEU School The Beeches , GL7 1BN | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Hall School Stone Yard , Somerford Road GL7 1TU | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Querns School Querns Lane , GL7 1RL | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Cafe - Family Dining | Tesco, Cricklade Road | 389 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Mc Donalds Restaurant, Old Cricklade Road | 389 yd | |
| Cirencester Beefeater | Cirencester Beefeater, Kings Meadow | 389 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 6, Cirencester Retail Park | 662 yd | |
| Little Centurions Cafe | Cirencester Town Football Club, Corinium Stadium | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Swine @ The Bees Knees | The Bees Knees, 133 Watermoor Road | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermoor Fish And Chips | 105 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 644 yd | |
| Zen | 97 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 698 yd | |
| Eastern Spice | 99 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 698 yd | |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 76 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 698 yd | |
| Munch - Ready Made Catering - CLOSED | Unit 1, Stirling Works | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Old Cricklade Road | 389 yd | |
| Aldi | Cricklade Road, Cirencester | 389 yd | |
| Lidl | Love Lane, Cirencester | 826 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corinium Stadium Kingshill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Kingshill Sports Complex KINGSHILL LANE | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Paternoster School WATERMOOR ROAD | 1,058 yd | |
| Cirencester Kingshill School KINGSHILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,068 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.