Overview of GL7 2AJ

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Dollar Street is in Cirencester and in Cotswold district. GL7 2AJ is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Dollar Street, Cirencester, GL7 2AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GL7 2AS, GL7 2AW, GL7 2DA, GL7 2AN, GL7 2AG, GL7 2BQ, GL7 2QU, GL7 2DB, GL7 2BZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL7 2AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.1%49.3%0.2% 51.0% -1.7%
Male50.9%50.7%-0.2% 49.0% 1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single27.6%27.7%0.1% 37.9% -10.2%
Married: Opposite sex46.2%44.7%-1.5% 44.2% 0.5%
Married: Same sex1%0%-1.0% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated1%1%0.0% 2.2% -1.2%
Divorced8.1%8.3%0.2% 9.1% -0.8%
Widowed16.2%18.4%2.2% 6.1% 12.3%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health35.1%40.4%5.3% 48.4% -8.0%
Good health41.9%37.7%-4.2% 33.6% 4.1%
Fair health15.8%17%1.2% 12.7% 4.3%
Bad health5.4%3.6%-1.8% 4.0% -0.4%
Very bad health1.8%1.3%-0.5% 1.2% 0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications22.9%17.6%-5.3% 18.2% -0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.4%7.8%-3.6% 9.6% -1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.3%9.3%-5.0% 13.4% -4.1%
Apprenticeship3.3%5.9%2.6% 5.3% 0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10%18.6%8.6% 16.9% 1.7%
Degree or Similar33.8%38.7%4.9% 33.8% 4.9%
Other4.3%2%-2.3% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.4%0.4% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian0%1.8%1.8% 3.1% -1.3%
Other Asian0.5%0%-0.5% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African0.5%0.4%-0.1% 2.5% -2.1%
Black Caribbean0%1.3%1.3% 1.0% 0.3%
Other Black0%0.4%0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.9%0.9% 0.8% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.3%1.3% 0.9% 0.4%
Mixed Other0.9%0%-0.9% 0.8% -0.8%
White98.2%92.4%-5.8% 81.4% 11.0%
Other0%0.9%0.9% 1.6% -0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.3%85.5%-6.8% 83.2% 2.3%
European Union3.6%4.1%0.5% 6.1% -2.0%
Africa1.8%7.7%5.9% 2.7% 5.0%
Middle East and Asia0.9%1.8%0.9% 5.6% -3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.9%0.9%0.0% 1.3% -0.4%
Oceania0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK91.4%84.7%-6.7% 83.2% 1.5%
10+ Years1.4%4.5%3.1% 9.8% -5.3%
5-10 Years2.3%2.3%0.0% 2.9% -0.6%
2-5 Years1.4%2.7%1.3% 2.2% 0.5%
Less than 2 years3.6%5.9%2.3% 1.9% 4.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.2% 76.7% 4.5%
France0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Italy0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Spain0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Other EU countries0.4% 1.5% -1.1%
South and Eastern Africa4.9% 0.2% 4.7%
Southern Asia1.3% 1.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held7.6% 13.5% -5.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion30% 37.2% -7.2%
Christian65.5% 46.2% 19.3%
Hindu2.7% 1.7% 1.0%
Jewish0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Not answered1.3% 6.0% -4.7%

Safety

Is Dollar Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dollar Street was 75.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.0% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Dollar Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Abbey and the 77th highest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,800
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in GL7 2AJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dollar Street are based on 43 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cotswold.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dollar Street, Cirencester, GL7 2AJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL7 2AJ

Average Price
£1,000,266
Semi-Detached
£1,052,972
Terraced
£947,560
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dollar Street

Average Price
£488,660
Semi-Detached
£928,297
Terraced
£511,027
Detached
£852,788
Flats/Maisonettes
£178,654
Other
£919,440

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dollar Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 14 Dollar Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£582,5002007-07-26 £986,460
Dollar Street House Dollar Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£475,0002004-03-01 £1,097,261
Flat 1 14 Dollar Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£85,0001995-06-14 £532,057
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL7 2AJ

Employment

GL7 2AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in GL7 2AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired104
Full-Time Employee40
Self-Employed16
Student (economically inactive)16
Part-Time Employee16
Looking after home or family5
Other4
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0
Unemployed0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Accommodation and food service activities13
Professional, scientific and technical activities12
Human health and social work activities11
Manufacturing6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Education4
Other3
Administrative and support service activities3
Construction3
Information and communication3
Transport and storage3
Financial and insurance activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Real estate activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Gloucester Street , GL7 2DJ
4out of 4 88 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Cirencester Primary School
Victoria Road , GL7 1EX
3out of 4 1,210 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Chesterton Primary School
Apsley Road , Chesterton GL7 1SS
1out of 4 1,551 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Stratton Church of England Primary School
Thessaly Road , Stratton GL7 2NG
4out of 4 1,818 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY
3out of 4 2,155 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cirencester Deer Park School
Stroud Road , GL7 1XB
3out of 4 1,542 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cirencester Kingshill School
Kingshill Lane , GL7 1HS
3out of 4 1,982 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cirencester College
Fosse Way Campus , Stroud Road GL7 1XA
- not rated 1,420 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Paternoster School
Watermoor Road , GL7 1JR
1out of 4 986 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Royal Agricultural University
, GL7 6JS
- not rated 2,178 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Indian Rasoi14 Dollar Street, Cirencester33 yd
The Old Bakery ReinventedThe Old Bakery, 11 Dollar Street40 yd
HeathersThe Stable Yard, Black Jack Street153 yd
Keith's Coffee ShopKeiths Coffee Shop, 2 Black Jack Street154 yd
La BobinaThe Stables, 14 - 16 Black Jack Street162 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Golden Cross Inn20 Black Jack Street, Cirencester171 yd
The CrownWest Market Place, Cirencester180 yd
Mad Hatter Wine Bar30 Castle Street, Cirencester293 yd
Porters Bar34 Castle Street, Cirencester293 yd
The Black HorseBlack Horse, Castle Street302 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Friar Tuck64 Dyer Street, Cirencester441 yd
Marks Kitchen9 Dyer Street, Cirencester468 yd
Pizza Planet91 Cricklade Street, Cirencester521 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTesco Stores Ltd, 4 Farrell Close330 yd
Tesco Stores Limited45 Cricklade Street, Cirencester365 yd
WaitroseSheep Street, Cirencester657 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Fitness Space (Cirencester)
11-13 BISHOPS WALK 11-13 BISHOPS WALK CRICKLADE STREET
health and fitness suite340 yd
Cirencester Open Air Pool
CECILY HILL
swimming pool350 yd
Active4Less (Cirencester) (Closed)
27a 27a Dyer Street
health and fitness suite449 yd
Cirencester Rugby Fc
The Whiteway
grass pitches690 yd
Cirencester Leisure Centre
TETBURY ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool692 yd
Tarbarrow Cricket Club
WHITEWAY COURT WHITEWAY COURT
grass pitches846 yd
Paternoster School
WATERMOOR ROAD
894 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.