Living in Cirencester
Cirencester is in Gloucestershire.
Cirencester. It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space.
Where is Cirencester?
- Type of place
- Settlement
- County
- Gloucestershire
- Region
- South West
- Nation
- England
Cirencester at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Expensive for the region
- Typical sale price: around £335k (median of 766 sales across the built-up area)
What Cirencester is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
Frequently asked questions
What is Cirencester like to live in?
It is known for its strong high street, walking and green space. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety. Housing here is expensive for the region.
What is Cirencester known for?
Cirencester is known for strong high street, walking & green space.
Is Cirencester good for families?
Families in Cirencester have 7 rated schools within reach and easy access to parks and open countryside. Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.
Who is Cirencester likely to suit?
Cirencester may suit people who value 7 rated schools within reach, easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Cirencester?
Schools here perform strongly. Cirencester has 7 rated schools within reach.
Is Cirencester a safe place to live?
Crime data for this area is too limited to compare safety.
What are the main drawbacks of living in Cirencester?
The clearest evidence-led trade-off is that housing is expensive for the region. Individual streets and journeys can differ, so these should be checked separately.
How expensive is Cirencester?
Homes in Cirencester typically sell for around £335k, which is expensive for the region. Median of 766 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Cirencester?
Cirencester is located in Gloucestershire, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.