GL7 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Austin Road, 0.4km from Watermoor in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within New Mills ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL7 1BT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL7 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00112771 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AUSTIN ROAD, GL7 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUSTIN ROAD, GL7 1BT.
298
33
£ 51,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL7 1BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in GL7 1BT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 1BT. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 261,750
4 sales · Mean £ 279,625
Terraced
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL7 1BT has low crime rates — 19 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.
school Local Schools
Cirencester Primary School
Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Paternoster School
Cirencester Kingshill School
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Diversitea0.9 km
- Cafe W - Waterstones1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Sultan0.7 km
- The Hop Kettle0.8 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Beeches Stores0.2 km
- Gardiner Homecentre0.8 km
- Glamorose Cakes1.0 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Fleece Hotel0.9 km
- Apsley Villa0.4 km
- The Ivy House0.5 km
- The Old Brew House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Cirencester Town Football Club0.8 km
- Talbot Inn0.5 km
- The Bear Inn0.8 km
- Twelve Bells0.8 km
- Reva1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House0.7 km
- Marks Kitchen0.7 km
- Eastern Spice0.7 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.7 km
- American Pizza0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
- Tesco Extra0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble6.4 km
- Stroud18.6 km
Bus Stops
- Golden Farm Pub0.1 km
- Golden Farm Pub0.1 km
- Queen Elizabeth Road0.2 km
- Queen Elizabeth Road0.2 km
- Akeman Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL71BT · Data under Open Government Licence