Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

BLUE QUARRY ROAD, GL7 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUE QUARRY ROAD, GL7 1AY.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GL7 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

GL7 1AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £390k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL7 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Blue Quarry Road, 0.3km from Beeches Estate in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within The Beeches ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL7, GL7 1AY offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for GL7 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00112776 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 1AY. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,000

3 sales · Mean £ 420,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL7 1AY has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour27
Other theft21
Vehicle crime11
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Watermoor Church of England Primary School

Inadequate0.5 km
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Cirencester Kingshill School

Requires Improvement904 pupils0.6 km
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Cirencester Primary School

Good321 pupils0.7 km
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Paternoster School

Inadequate63 pupils1.0 km
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Powell's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding416 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Beeches Stores0.4 km
  • Gardiner Homecentre0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Savers Health And Beauty0.8 km
  • Argos0.8 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Fleece Hotel1.0 km
  • Apsley Villa0.7 km
  • Cirencester Travel Lodge0.9 km
  • The Ivy House0.7 km
  • The Old Brew House0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cirencester Town Football Club0.6 km
  • Talbot Inn0.7 km
  • The Bear Inn0.9 km
  • Twelve Bells1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Sultan0.8 km
  • The Hop Kettle0.9 km
  • Posh Tart0.5 km
  • Teatro And Barn Theatre0.5 km
  • The Courtyard Cafe - Mulberry Court0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Eastern Spice1.0 km
  • Hong Kong Kitchen1.0 km
  • Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House1.0 km
  • Marks Kitchen0.8 km
  • Watermoor Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kemble6.7 km
  • Stroud18.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitelands Road0.1 km
  • Whitelands Road0.2 km
  • Akeman Road0.2 km
  • Akeman Road0.2 km
  • Churchill Road0.2 km