Cirencester vs Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestCirencester 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.
| Metric | Cirencester | Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 2 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Cirencester | Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,715 | 3,584 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,466.8 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 60.7% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.9% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39% | 38.7% |
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