Market Place is in Cirencester and in Cotswold district. GL7 2NW is located in the St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Place, Cirencester, GL7 2NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL7 2NR, GL7 2PE, GL7 2NH, GL7 1JH, GL7 2AE, GL7 1QA, GL7 1HY, GL7 2PG, GL7 2PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL7 2NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 2NW, 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.8% | 49.1% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 28.8% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 13.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 52.6% | 49.2% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 35.1% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 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 Levels | 14.9% | 14% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 17.5% | 0.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 44.3% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 88.1% | 83.1% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 82.4% | 77.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 9.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 77.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 8.5% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 8.5% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8% | 1.2% | 6.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Place 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.
Market Place 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Market Place, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £1,520,000 | 2019-06-05 | £1,861,660 |
| 10 Market Place, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2018-07-06 | £177,273 |
| 4 Market Place, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2001-05-29 | £1,348,602 |
GL7 2NW 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 2NW 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 2NW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Primary School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Apsley Road , Chesterton GL7 1SS | 1out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratton Church of England Primary School Thessaly Road , Stratton GL7 2NG | 4out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Kingshill School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1HS | 3out of 4 | 1,829 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 | 1,434 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 | 739 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Agricultural University , GL7 6JS | - not rated | 2,192 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood & Co | 20 Market Place, Cirencester | 3 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 18 Market Place, Cirencester | 3 yd | |
| Kings Head Hotel | The Kings Head Hotel, Market Place | 3 yd | |
| Diversitea (Take The Cake) | The Corn Hall, 26 Market Place | 31 yd | |
| Sam & Jak | 2 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reva | 9 - 10 Bishops Walk, Cirencester | 105 yd | |
| The Crown | West Market Place, Cirencester | 108 yd | |
| The Golden Cross Inn | 20 Black Jack Street, Cirencester | 199 yd | |
| The Bear Inn | Bear Inn, 12 Dyer Street | 212 yd | |
| The Black Horse | Black Horse, Castle Street | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friar Tuck | 64 Dyer Street, Cirencester | 212 yd | |
| Marks Kitchen | 9 Dyer Street, Cirencester | 256 yd | |
| Pizza Planet | 91 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 281 yd | |
| Zen | 97 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 1,029 yd | |
| Eastern Spice | 99 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 45 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 125 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 4 Farrell Close | 232 yd | |
| Waitrose | Sheep Street, Cirencester | 521 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 20 Chesterton Lane | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Space (Cirencester) 11-13 BISHOPS WALK 11-13 BISHOPS WALK CRICKLADE STREET | health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| Active4Less (Cirencester) (Closed) 27a 27a Dyer Street | health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Cirencester Open Air Pool CECILY HILL | swimming pool | 496 yd |
| Cirencester Leisure Centre TETBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Paternoster School WATERMOOR ROAD | 651 yd | |
| Cirencester Rugby Fc The Whiteway | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Tarbarrow Cricket Club WHITEWAY COURT WHITEWAY COURT | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Four Acres (Closed) Chesterton Lane | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 55.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.0% |
| 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 | 45.0% |
| Median download speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 23.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 23.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.09 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.