GL7 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Beeches Road, 0.6km from Watermoor 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 1BW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL7 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00112817 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECHES ROAD, GL7 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHES ROAD, GL7 1BW.
275
45
£ 43,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL7 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
GL7 1BW is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £375k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 1BW. The average age is 45.0. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 342,500
5 sales · Mean £ 325,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL7 1BW has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cirencester Primary School
Paternoster School
Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Cirencester Kingshill School
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Diversitea0.6 km
- Asha Indian Kitchen0.8 km
- Burrito Mama0.7 km
- Cafe W - Waterstones0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 47 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Beeches Stores0.2 km
- Gardiner Homecentre0.4 km
- Glamorose Cakes0.6 km
- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- Jesse Smith Butchers0.8 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Fleece Hotel0.5 km
- Apsley Villa0.3 km
- The Ivy House0.2 km
- The Old Brew House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Mad Hatter Wine Bar0.8 km
- Talbot Inn0.2 km
- The Crown0.7 km
- Cirencester Bowling Club Limited0.7 km
- Porters Bar0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House0.6 km
- Marks Kitchen0.4 km
- Eastern Spice0.6 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.6 km
- American Pizza0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble6.2 km
- Stroud18.2 km
Bus Stops
- Newcombe Court0.2 km
- Beeches Car Park0.2 km
- Beeches Car Park0.2 km
- Newcombe Court0.2 km
- The Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL71BW · Data under Open Government Licence