GL7 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Akeman Road, 0.4km from Beeches Estate in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within The Beeches ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in GL7, GL7 1BY offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00112778 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AKEMAN ROAD, GL7 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AKEMAN ROAD, GL7 1BY.
288
44
£ 51,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. GL7 1BY's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £248k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 1BY. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 248,750
2 sales · Mean £ 248,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL7 1BY has low crime rates — 15 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
- Sultan0.7 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 Daily0.7 km
- Savers Health And Beauty0.7 km
- Argos0.7 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Fleece Hotel0.9 km
- Apsley Villa0.6 km
- The Ivy House0.6 km
- The Old Brew House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cirencester Town Football Club0.6 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 Kitchen0.7 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 Road0.0 km
- Akeman Road0.1 km
- Old Railway Footpath Bridge0.2 km
- The Green0.2 km
- Old Railway Footpath Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL71BY · Data under Open Government Licence