Side-by-side comparison of GL5 Stroud and GL7 Cirencester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
GL5 is the more affordable option at £312,000 median vs £417,000 in GL7. GL5 has lower recorded crime (2,461 vs 2,753 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | GL5 Stroud | GL7 Cirencester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £312,000 | £417,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,491 | £2,392 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,461 | 2,753 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 28.2 | 25.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 94.2 | 82.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 66.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.