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.
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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 49.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 27.6% | 27.7% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 44.7% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 18.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.1% | 40.4% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 37.7% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 17% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 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 Levels | 14.3% | 9.3% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.6% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 38.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 92.4% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 85.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 7.7% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 84.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 65.5% | 46.2% | 19.3% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 14 Dollar Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £582,500 | 2007-07-26 | £986,460 |
| Dollar Street House Dollar Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2004-03-01 | £1,097,261 |
| Flat 1 14 Dollar Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 1995-06-14 | £532,057 |
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%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Rasoi | 14 Dollar Street, Cirencester | 33 yd | |
| The Old Bakery Reinvented | The Old Bakery, 11 Dollar Street | 40 yd | |
| Heathers | The Stable Yard, Black Jack Street | 153 yd | |
| Keith's Coffee Shop | Keiths Coffee Shop, 2 Black Jack Street | 154 yd | |
| La Bobina | The Stables, 14 - 16 Black Jack Street | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Cross Inn | 20 Black Jack Street, Cirencester | 171 yd | |
| The Crown | West Market Place, Cirencester | 180 yd | |
| Mad Hatter Wine Bar | 30 Castle Street, Cirencester | 293 yd | |
| Porters Bar | 34 Castle Street, Cirencester | 293 yd | |
| The Black Horse | Black Horse, Castle Street | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friar Tuck | 64 Dyer Street, Cirencester | 441 yd | |
| Marks Kitchen | 9 Dyer Street, Cirencester | 468 yd | |
| Pizza Planet | 91 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 4 Farrell Close | 330 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 45 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 365 yd | |
| Waitrose | Sheep Street, Cirencester | 657 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Space (Cirencester) 11-13 BISHOPS WALK 11-13 BISHOPS WALK CRICKLADE STREET | health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Cirencester Open Air Pool CECILY HILL | swimming pool | 350 yd |
| Active4Less (Cirencester) (Closed) 27a 27a Dyer Street | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Cirencester Rugby Fc The Whiteway | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Cirencester Leisure Centre TETBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 692 yd |
| Tarbarrow Cricket Club WHITEWAY COURT WHITEWAY COURT | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Paternoster School WATERMOOR ROAD | 894 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 | 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% |
| 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.