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Park Street is in Cirencester and in Cotswold district. GL7 2BN 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 Park Street, Cirencester, GL7 2BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: GL7 2BJ, GL7 2BS, GL7 2AA, GL7 2BL, GL7 2BX, GL7 1QH, GL7 2BZ, GL7 1QA, GL7 1QD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL7 2BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female51.4%51.9%0.5% 51.0% 0.9%
Male48.6%48.1%-0.5% 49.0% -0.9%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate area around GL7 2BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single55.8%49.1%-6.7% 37.9% 11.2%
Married: Opposite sex23.4%28.8%5.4% 44.2% -15.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated3.3%2.5%-0.8% 2.2% 0.3%
Divorced13.2%13.9%0.7% 9.1% 4.8%
Widowed4.3%5.1%0.8% 6.1% -1.0%

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 health52.6%49.2%-3.4% 48.4% 0.8%
Good health29.5%35.1%5.6% 33.6% 1.5%
Fair health13.4%11.6%-1.8% 12.7% -1.1%
Bad health3.3%3.6%0.3% 4.0% -0.4%
Very bad health1.2%0.6%-0.6% 1.2% -0.6%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13.2%10.5%-2.7% 18.2% -7.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.9%8.9%-1.0% 9.6% -0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.9%14%-0.9% 13.4% 0.6%
Apprenticeship1.7%2.9%1.2% 5.3% -2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels17.5%17.5%0.0% 16.9% 0.6%
Degree or Similar37.3%44.3%7.0% 33.8% 10.5%
Other5.6%1.9%-3.7% 2.8% -0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.7%1.1%-1.6% 0.7% 0.4%
Indian2.4%8.6%6.2% 3.1% 5.5%
Other Asian2.4%1.7%-0.7% 1.6% 0.1%
Black African0.9%1.9%1.0% 2.5% -0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%0%-0.9% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0.9%1.1%0.2% 0.4% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0.8%0.5% 0.9% -0.1%
Mixed Other0.6%1.7%1.1% 0.8% 0.9%
White88.1%83.1%-5.0% 81.4% 1.7%
Other0.3%0%-0.3% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.2% 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 Kingdom82.4%77.2%-5.2% 83.2% -6.0%
European Union3%6%3.0% 6.1% -0.1%
Rest of Europe1.5%1.9%0.4% 0.8% 1.1%
Africa3%3.6%0.6% 2.7% 0.9%
Middle East and Asia7%9.6%2.6% 5.6% 4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.1%1.6%-0.5% 1.3% 0.3%
Oceania0.9%0%-0.9% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK81.2%77.2%-4.0% 83.2% -6.0%
10+ Years5.5%8.5%3.0% 9.8% -1.3%
5-10 Years3%0.8%-2.2% 2.9% -2.1%
2-5 Years3.3%8.5%5.2% 2.2% 6.3%
Less than 2 years7%4.9%-2.1% 1.9% 3.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom74.8% 76.7% -1.9%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Portugal0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Lithuania0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Poland1.4% 1.3% 0.1%
Romania1.1% 0.9% 0.2%
Other EU countries1.4% 1.5% -0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Southern Asia8% 1.2% 6.8%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held10.5% 13.5% -3.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion41.8% 37.2% 4.6%
Christian42.9% 46.2% -3.3%
Buddhist0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Hindu6.9% 1.7% 5.2%
Muslim1.4% 6.5% -5.1%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is Park Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Street was 821.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 391.3% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Park Street has the highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Abbey and the highest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 236.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.



🔎 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 2BN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Park Street are based on 4 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 Park Street, Cirencester, GL7 2BN

Estimated Average Property Prices for GL7 2BN

Average Price
£797,113
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£797,113
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Park Street

Average Price
£765,362
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£765,362
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Park Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
8 Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£683,0002021-07-23 £829,837
8 Park Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Terraced, an established residential building
£655,0002017-03-22 £929,405
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for GL7 2BN

Employment

GL7 2BN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

GL7 2BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in GL7 2BN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee102
Self-Employed47
Retired46
Part-Time Employee44
Student (economically inactive)18
Long-Term Sick or disabled14
Other14
Looking after home or family14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)14
Unemployed4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles41
Accommodation and food service activities26
Human health and social work activities22
Education19
Other18
Professional, scientific and technical activities16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Construction12
Manufacturing12
Information and communication11
Administrative and support service activities9
Real estate activities5
Financial and insurance activities4
Transport and storage4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

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 4 267 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Cirencester Primary School
Victoria Road , GL7 1EX
3out of 4 1,176 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Chesterton Primary School
Apsley Road , Chesterton GL7 1SS
1out of 4 1,365 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Stratton Church of England Primary School
Thessaly Road , Stratton GL7 2NG
4out of 4 1,954 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY
3out of 4 2,178 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 1,347 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cirencester Kingshill School
Kingshill Lane , GL7 1HS
3out of 4 2,078 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 1,221 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 4 892 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Royal Agricultural University
, GL7 6JS
- not rated 1,981 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
Jacks Brasserie44 Black Jack Street, Cirencester42 yd
He Says She Waffles2 Templar Mews, Black Jack Street66 yd
Cote Brasserie4 Black Jack Street, Cirencester66 yd
La BobinaThe Stables, 14 - 16 Black Jack Street75 yd
HeathersThe Stable Yard, Black Jack Street78 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Golden Cross Inn20 Black Jack Street, Cirencester63 yd
Mad Hatter Wine Bar30 Castle Street, Cirencester84 yd
Porters Bar34 Castle Street, Cirencester84 yd
The Black HorseBlack Horse, Castle Street119 yd
Seventeen Black4 Castle Street, Cirencester119 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizza Planet91 Cricklade Street, Cirencester429 yd
Friar Tuck64 Dyer Street, Cirencester453 yd
Marks Kitchen9 Dyer Street, Cirencester504 yd
Seafare12 Chesterton Lane, Cirencester1,037 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTesco Stores Ltd, 4 Farrell Close141 yd
Tesco Stores Limited45 Cricklade Street, Cirencester302 yd
WaitroseSheep Street, Cirencester449 yd
Tesco ExpressTesco, 20 Chesterton Lane1,037 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The Fitness Space (Cirencester)
11-13 BISHOPS WALK 11-13 BISHOPS WALK CRICKLADE STREET
health and fitness suite219 yd
Cirencester Open Air Pool
CECILY HILL
swimming pool257 yd
Cirencester Leisure Centre
TETBURY ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool470 yd
Active4Less (Cirencester) (Closed)
27a 27a Dyer Street
health and fitness suite485 yd
Paternoster School
WATERMOOR ROAD
786 yd
Cirencester Rugby Fc
The Whiteway
grass pitches912 yd
Four Acres (Closed)
Chesterton Lane
grass pitches945 yd
Cirencester Cricket Club
CIRENCESTER PARK
grass pitches984 yd
Tarbarrow Cricket Club
WHITEWAY COURT WHITEWAY COURT
grass pitches1,050 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 33.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 33.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 33.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 33.3%

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/s66.7%

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