GL7 1BG is a well-regarded residential area on Bingham Close, 0.4km from Corinivm Roman Town in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within St Michael's ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL7, GL7 1BG offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £528k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL7 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00112828 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BINGHAM CLOSE, GL7 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BINGHAM CLOSE, GL7 1BG.
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58
£ 43,800 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL7 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Average age 58, 70% owned. GL7 1BG is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £528k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 1BG. The average age is 57.6. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 525,000
3 sales · Mean £ 507,166
Flat
£ 530,000
1 sales · Mean £ 530,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL7 1BG is above average at 120 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.
school Local Schools
Paternoster School
Cirencester Primary School
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Cirencester Kingshill School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Diversitea0.3 km
- Asha Indian Kitchen0.5 km
- Burrito Mama0.4 km
- Cafe W - Waterstones0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 47 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Beeches Stores0.5 km
- Gardiner Homecentre0.2 km
- Glamorose Cakes0.3 km
- Holland & Barrett0.4 km
- Jesse Smith Butchers0.5 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Fleece Hotel0.3 km
- Apsley Villa0.3 km
- The Ivy House0.1 km
- The Old Brew House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Mad Hatter Wine Bar0.5 km
- Talbot Inn0.1 km
- The Crown0.4 km
- Cirencester Bowling Club Limited0.4 km
- Porters Bar0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House0.6 km
- Marks Kitchen0.2 km
- Eastern Spice0.6 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.6 km
- American Pizza0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble6.0 km
- Stroud17.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bingham Place school stop0.0 km
- Newcombe Court0.1 km
- Newcombe Court0.1 km
- The Forum0.1 km
- The Forum0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL71BG · Data under Open Government Licence