Leafield Road Fairford, Cotswold
17 addresses across 5 postcodes (GL7), about 620 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 9401214.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £700,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Cotswold costs £2,392 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 64% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swindon (Wilts), about 16.2 km (10 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 89 to 97 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hilary Cottage Surgery, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- People: About 1,120 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £360,500 | £255,000 | £466,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £173,000 | £173,000 | £173,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £270,000 | £230,000 | £310,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £112,750 | £105,000 | £120,500 |
| 2001 | 2 | £149,000 | £105,000 | £193,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £99,950 | £99,950 | £99,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £182,000 | £182,000 | £182,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2023 | 14 GL7 4LS | Semi-detached | £700,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2022 | 2 GL7 4LL | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2022 | 1 GL7 4LL | Detached | £466,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2020 | 1 GL7 4LL | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2011 | 2 GL7 4LL | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2010 | 5 GL7 4LL | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2006 | 2 GL7 4LL | Semi-detached | £159,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2004 | 1 GL7 4LL | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2004 | 7 GL7 4LL | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2003 | 4 GL7 4LL | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2002 | 2 GL7 4LL | Semi-detached | £120,500 | |
| 28 Jan 2002 | 2 GL7 4LL | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2001 | 9 GL7 4LL | Detached | £193,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2001 | 2 GL7 4LL | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2000 | 2 GL7 4LL | Semi-detached | £99,950 | |
| 29 Nov 1999 | 6 GL7 4LL | Detached | £182,000 | |
| 14 Jul 1998 | 1 GL7 4LL | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 18 Jan 1996 | 11 GL7 4LL | Detached | £116,000 | |
| 16 Nov 1995 | 2 GL7 4LL | Semi-detached | £56,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 139 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cotswold in 2026-27: Band D £2,392 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,594 | £1,860 | £2,126 | £2,392 | £2,923 | £3,455 | £3,986 | £4,783 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (33% of about 1,660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Fairford Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 3 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land west of Hatherop Road, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Coln House School, Horcott Road, GL7 4DB, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 26 October 2026 to 9 November 2026: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Finished in the last three months
- 27 August 2026 to 2 September 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 89 m and 97 m above sea level (93 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL7 4JN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL7 4JQ | 82% | 64% | 64% | 0% |
| GL7 4LL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL7 4LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL7 4LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Swindon (Wilts) 3.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 16.2 km (10 miles) |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Demand Responsive Area Fairford | 210 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 74.8 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hilary Cottage Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest White Cottage Dental Practice | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Fairford Hospital | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Police station | Fairford Police Station | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4,130 m² | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,670 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,890 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dovecote in Former Park Farm Yard, a listed building (Grade II*), 320 m south-west. 112 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecote in Former Park Farm Yard | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m south-west |
| 3 Morean (Possibly Morgan) Monuments Immediately Adjoining South East Corner of Church in Churchyard of Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Unidentified Monument, About 3 Metres East of Strong Monument in Churchyard of Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Fairford Saxon cemetery | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Hengiform barrow and associated ring ditch south of Burdocks | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Water | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Cleeve Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| The Belt | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Milestone Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Lily Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Horcott Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 17 |
5 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cotswold: see them on the Cotswold page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairford Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Farmor's School | Secondary | 11–18 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Close Stores GL7 4LF | Retailers - other | 170 m | Exempt | |
| The Railway Inn GL7 4AR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Lynwood And Co GL7 4AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Fairford C Of E Primary School Breakfast Club - Tree Tops GL7 4JQ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Impact Food Group T/A Dolce @ Fairford C Of E Primary School GL7 4JQ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Little Explorers At Fairford Primary School GL7 4JQ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Impact Food Group@Farmors GL7 4JQ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 22 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (6); On or near Barker Place (2); On or near Beauchamp Close (1); On or near Park Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- GL7 4LL: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
- GL7 4LS: 3 addresses
- GL7 4JN: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
- GL7 4JQ: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
- GL7 4LT: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Barker Place · Jefferies Close · Park Close · Goodmans Terrace · Queens Field · Beauchamp Close · Pleasant Row · St Marys Drive · Crabtree Park · Hatherop Road · Warmick Close · Churchill Place
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.