Postcode report
Is GL7 4DQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About GL7 4DQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
GL7 4DQ is a postcode in Fairford North, Cotswold, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GL7 4DQ, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GL7 4DQ are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for GL7 4DQ is based on Cotswold 009 Census 2021. It covers 9,271 residents, 141 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near GL7 4DQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GL7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £409k from 51 rolling sales, down 1.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Near GL7 4DQ, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including holiday clubs (1). Closest examples include Atlas Camps Fairford – School Holiday Club (at Fairford Primary School, Fairford, ages 4-14, 2.1 km). 1 holiday-club or holiday-activity option; 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GL7 4DQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around GL7 4DQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about GL7 4DQ
Is GL7 4DQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 25% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near GL7 4DQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What kids clubs and activities are near GL7 4DQ?
Near GL7 4DQ, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including holiday clubs (1). Closest examples include Atlas Camps Fairford – School Holiday Club (at Fairford Primary School, Fairford, ages 4-14, 2.1 km). 1 holiday-club or holiday-activity option; 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for GL7 4DQ?
LocaleIQ matched GL7 4DQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GL7 4DQ?
The latest median sold price is £409k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GL7 4DQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.