GL7 1YB is a safe, established residential area on Meadow Road, 0.2km from Sperringate in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within Watermoor ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL7 1YB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL7 1YB are sourced from Output Area E00112823 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW ROAD, GL7 1YB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW ROAD, GL7 1YB.
327
39
£ 43,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL7 1YB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 53% social renting, GL7 1YB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 1YB. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 122,000
7 sales · Mean £ 122,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL7 1YB has low crime rates — 32 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
Paternoster School
Chesterton Primary School
Cirencester Primary School
Siddington Church of England Primary School
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Watermoor Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Diversitea0.9 km
- Asha Indian Kitchen0.9 km
- Burrito Mama1.0 km
- Cafe W - Waterstones0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 48 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Beeches Stores0.9 km
- Gardiner Homecentre0.9 km
- Glamorose Cakes0.9 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Fleece Hotel0.9 km
- Apsley Villa0.6 km
- The Ivy House0.8 km
- The Old Brew House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Mad Hatter Wine Bar1.0 km
- Talbot Inn0.8 km
- The Crown1.0 km
- Cirencester Bowling Club Limited0.8 km
- Porters Bar1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House0.3 km
- Marks Kitchen0.9 km
- Eastern Spice0.3 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.3 km
- American Pizza0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble5.4 km
- Stroud18.0 km
Bus Stops
- Meadow Court0.1 km
- Meadow Court0.1 km
- Midland Court0.2 km
- Oaklands0.2 km
- Oaklands0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL71YB · Data under Open Government Licence