Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

GL7 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL7 1BA.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL7 1BA 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.

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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 62% social renting, GL7 1BA 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.

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

GL7 1BA is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Watermoor in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within The Beeches ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL7 1BA 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. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for GL7 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00112779 (shared with 7 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 1BA. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

GL7 1BA 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour23
Burglary7
Public order7
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Cirencester Primary School

Good321 pupils0.3 km
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Paternoster School

Inadequate63 pupils0.6 km
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Watermoor Church of England Primary School

Inadequate0.7 km
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Cirencester Kingshill School

Requires Improvement904 pupils0.9 km
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Powell's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding416 pupils1.2 km
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Chesterton Primary School

Requires Improvement224 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Diversitea0.8 km
  • Asha Indian Kitchen1.0 km
  • Burrito Mama0.9 km
  • Cafe W - Waterstones0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 41 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Beeches Stores0.1 km
  • Gardiner Homecentre0.6 km
  • Glamorose Cakes0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Jesse Smith Butchers1.0 km
  • + 27 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Fleece Hotel0.7 km
  • Apsley Villa0.3 km
  • The Ivy House0.4 km
  • The Old Brew House0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Cirencester Town Football Club0.9 km
  • Talbot Inn0.4 km
  • The Crown0.9 km
  • Cirencester Bowling Club Limited0.9 km
  • Seventeen Black1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Tesco Extra1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House0.6 km
  • Marks Kitchen0.6 km
  • Eastern Spice0.6 km
  • Hong Kong Kitchen0.6 km
  • American Pizza0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kemble6.3 km
  • Stroud18.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Golden Farm Pub0.1 km
  • Golden Farm Pub0.1 km
  • Akeman Road0.2 km
  • Akeman Road0.2 km
  • The Green0.2 km