Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

GL7 2BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL7 2BT.

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Population

499

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
workEmployment
3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL7 2BT — age 37, 43% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

GL7 2BT is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Corinivm Roman Town in Cotswold. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

For renters and young professionals, GL7 2BT offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 2BT are sourced from Output Area E00112798 (shared with 35 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 2BT. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

Crime around GL7 2BT is above average at 137 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting126
Violence and sexual offences87
Anti-social behaviour83
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson16

school Local Schools

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Powell's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding416 pupils0.4 km
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Paternoster School

Inadequate63 pupils0.7 km
P

Cirencester Primary School

Good321 pupils1.1 km
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Chesterton Primary School

Requires Improvement224 pupils1.1 km
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Cirencester Deer Park School

Good991 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Diversitea0.4 km
  • Asha Indian Kitchen0.2 km
  • Burrito Mama0.2 km
  • Cafe W - Waterstones0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • + 42 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Gardiner Homecentre0.5 km
  • Glamorose Cakes0.3 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.3 km
  • Jesse Smith Butchers0.2 km
  • Knead Bakery0.1 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Fleece Hotel0.4 km
  • Apsley Villa0.9 km
  • The Ivy House0.7 km
  • The Old Brew House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Mad Hatter Wine Bar0.1 km
  • Talbot Inn0.7 km
  • The Crown0.2 km
  • Jubilee 77 Social Club0.3 km
  • Reva0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Marks Kitchen0.6 km
  • Friar Tuck0.5 km
  • Pizza Planet0.5 km
  • Seafare0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kemble5.8 km
  • Stroud17.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Station Car Park0.2 km
  • Brewery Car Park0.2 km
  • Register Office0.2 km
  • Abbey House0.3 km
  • Abbey House0.3 km