Gloucester Street is in Cirencester and in Cotswold district. GL7 2DJ 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 Gloucester Street, Cirencester, GL7 2DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL7 2DG, GL7 2DH, GL7 2HJ, GL7 2DL, GL7 2HL, GL7 2DE, GL7 2EJ, GL7 2AX, GL7 2DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL7 2DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.6% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.9% | 32.7% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 42.9% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 19.4% | 14.8% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 6.6% | -7.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 47.5% | 44.7% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 38.6% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11.6% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 13.3% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 13.3% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 45.6% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 92.8% | 92.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 92.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.9% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gloucester Street was 15.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.7% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gloucester Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Abbey and the 28th lowest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Gloucester Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £145,000 | 2024-04-24 | £141,460 |
| 49 Gloucester Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £147,000 | 2023-11-29 | £145,183 |
| 59 Gloucester Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2023-08-21 | £149,377 |
| 39 Gloucester Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2023-02-28 | £148,299 |
| 53 Gloucester Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £151,250 | 2022-12-05 | £147,707 |
GL7 2DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2DJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 185 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Primary School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratton Church of England Primary School Thessaly Road , Stratton GL7 2NG | 4out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Apsley Road , Chesterton GL7 1SS | 1out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY | 3out of 4 | 2,409 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 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Kingshill School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1HS | 3out of 4 | 2,192 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 | 1,421 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 | 1,254 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Agricultural University , GL7 6JS | - not rated | 2,163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corinium Hotel And Restaurant | 12 Gloucester Street, Cirencester | 60 yd | |
| Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool - SEASONAL | Open Air Swimming Assoc, Outdoor Swimming Pool | 145 yd | |
| The Old Bakery Reinvented | The Old Bakery, 11 Dollar Street | 246 yd | |
| Indian Rasoi | 14 Dollar Street, Cirencester | 305 yd | |
| Heathers | The Stable Yard, Black Jack Street | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Cross Inn | 20 Black Jack Street, Cirencester | 387 yd | |
| The Crown | West Market Place, Cirencester | 438 yd | |
| Mad Hatter Wine Bar | 30 Castle Street, Cirencester | 488 yd | |
| Porters Bar | 34 Castle Street, Cirencester | 488 yd | |
| The Black Horse | Black Horse, Castle Street | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friar Tuck | 64 Dyer Street, Cirencester | 713 yd | |
| Marks Kitchen | 9 Dyer Street, Cirencester | 735 yd | |
| Pizza Planet | 91 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 4 Farrell Close | 543 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 45 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 632 yd | |
| Waitrose | Sheep Street, Cirencester | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Open Air Pool CECILY HILL | swimming pool | 328 yd |
| The Fitness Space (Cirencester) 11-13 BISHOPS WALK 11-13 BISHOPS WALK CRICKLADE STREET | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Cirencester Rugby Fc The Whiteway | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Active4Less (Cirencester) (Closed) 27a 27a Dyer Street | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Cirencester Leisure Centre TETBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Tarbarrow Cricket Club WHITEWAY COURT WHITEWAY COURT | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Cirencester Cricket Club CIRENCESTER PARK | grass pitches | 967 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% |
| Median download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.