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Cirencester vs Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley is about 22% cheaper on average. Cirencester has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cirencester edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Cirencester

£524,419

Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley

£428,574

Crime Rate

Cirencester

45.0

Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley

49.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Cirencester

100.0%

Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Cirencester

308.4

Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley

337

EPC Rating

Cirencester

69.5

Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley

68.7

Median Income

Cirencester

£32,467

Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley

£30,616

The average house price in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley is £428,574, which is 22% less than Cirencester at £524,419. The most affordable entry point in Cirencester is a flat at £230,228, while in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley it is a flat at £157,500.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 46% pricier in Cirencester (£840,055 vs £576,182).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley prices grew faster — 48% vs 44%.

With 45 offences per 1,000 people, Cirencester is the safer of the two – 11% lower than Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley's 49.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cirencester is violent-crime, while in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Cirencester has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Cirencester has 6 schools in total, while Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley has 2.

Cirencester School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCirencesterLeonard Stanley and King's Stanley
Total Schools62
Primary42
Secondary20
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley offers faster average downloads at 337.0 Mbps, compared to 308.4 Mbps in Cirencester. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of premises in Cirencester and 97.9% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Gigabit availability stands at 55.2% in Cirencester and 61.5% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.

Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (337 vs 308 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Cirencester are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.5 (band C) versus 68.7 (band C) in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Cirencester and £1,417 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. 60.1% of homes in Cirencester have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.

Cirencester has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,466.8 in Cirencester and £30,616 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. The median age is 46.2 in Cirencester and 46.9 in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Employment rates stand at 60.7% in Cirencester and 59.8% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley. Owner-occupancy is 67.9% in Cirencester versus 72.7% in Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley.

IndicatorCirencesterLeonard Stanley and King's Stanley
Population17,7153,584
Median Age46.246.9
Median Household Income£32,466.8£30,616
Employment Rate60.7%59.8%
Owner Occupied67.9%72.7%
Degree-Level Qualified39%38.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cirencester and Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley?
Cirencester and Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley are approximately 13.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cirencester or Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley?
Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley is cheaper, with an average house price of £428,574.
Is Cirencester or Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley safer?
Cirencester has the lower crime rate at 45 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cirencester or Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley?
Cirencester has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cirencester or Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley?
Leonard Stanley And King's Stanley has faster average broadband at 337.0 Mbps.

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