GL7 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Golden Farm Road, 0.4km from The Beeches in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within The Beeches ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL7 1BX 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL7 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00112779 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDEN FARM ROAD, GL7 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDEN FARM ROAD, GL7 1BX.
265
35
£ 51,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL7 1BX 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 62% social renting, GL7 1BX 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 1BX. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL7 1BX has low crime rates — 14 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
Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Cirencester Primary School
Cirencester Kingshill School
Paternoster School
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Diversitea1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Sultan0.8 km
- The Hop Kettle0.8 km
- Triple Two Coffee1.0 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Beeches Stores0.2 km
- Gardiner Homecentre0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.8 km
- Argos0.8 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Fleece Hotel0.9 km
- Apsley Villa0.5 km
- The Ivy House0.6 km
- The Old Brew House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cirencester Town Football Club0.7 km
- Talbot Inn0.6 km
- The Bear Inn0.8 km
- Twelve Bells0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cirencester Kebab And Pizza House0.8 km
- Marks Kitchen0.8 km
- Eastern Spice0.8 km
- Hong Kong Kitchen0.8 km
- American Pizza0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble6.5 km
- Stroud18.6 km
Bus Stops
- Akeman Road0.1 km
- Akeman Road0.1 km
- Old Railway Footpath Bridge0.2 km
- Old Railway Footpath Bridge0.2 km
- Queen Elizabeth Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL71BX · Data under Open Government Licence