The Leaze is in South Cerney, Cirencester and in Cotswold district. GL7 5UL is located in the South Cerney Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Leaze, South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL7 5XU, GL7 5XT, GL7 5WJ, GL7 5UH, GL7 5XX, GL7 5XL, GL7 5UN, GL7 5XZ, GL7 5TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL7 5UL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.3% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.7% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 32.4% | 41% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 39.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 13% | 10.4% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 2.4% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 49.7% | 52.5% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 29.7% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 10% | 13.4% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 19.6% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.9% | 15.9% | -10.0% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 17.1% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 17.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 21.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.7% | 94.3% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 95.2% | 91% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 91% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Leaze was 28.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.5% lower than the Kemble average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Leaze has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Kemble and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Leaze, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-03-28 | £408,496 |
| 10 The Leaze, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £279,500 | 2022-02-28 | £316,554 |
| 10 The Leaze, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-10-26 | £322,047 |
| The Blackthorns The Leaze, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-12-04 | £498,103 |
| The Blackthorns The Leaze, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2020-08-28 | £491,604 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School Berkeley Close , South Cerney GL7 5UW | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School Gosditch , Ashton Keynes SN6 6NZ | 3out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddington Church of England Primary School The Coach Road , Siddington GL7 6HL | 3out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY | 3out of 4 | 5,239 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Apsley Road , Chesterton GL7 1SS | 1out of 4 | 5,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe At Fentons | Community Hall, Teal Way | 426 yd | |
| The Braai House Deli | Post Office, Clarks Hay | 653 yd | |
| South Cerney Tandoori | 7 The Laurels, Clarks Hay | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fishermans Rest | South Cerney Angling Club, The Fishermans Rest | 141 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak, High Street | 408 yd | |
| The Old George Inn | Old George Inn, Clarks Hay | 660 yd | |
| Whitefriars Sailing Club | Whitefriars Lane, Ashton Keynes | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Cerney Fish And Chips | Amethyst, Clarks Hay | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Edwards Church Of England Primary School BERKELEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Upper Up Playing Fields | grass pitches, tennis courts | 653 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 | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.