GL7 1FW is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Beeches Estate in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within The Beeches ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL7 1FW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL7 1FW are sourced from Output Area E00186447 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL7 1FW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL7 1FW.
165
35
£ 51,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL7 1FW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
GL7 1FW has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1FW. The average age is 35.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL7 1FW is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cirencester Kingshill School
Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Cirencester Primary School
Paternoster School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Beeches Stores0.8 km
- Burford Road Filling Station - BP0.4 km
- Greggs - EG Diner0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Cirencester Town Football Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Posh Tart0.9 km
- Teatro And Barn Theatre0.9 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- Little Centurions Cafe1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cirencester Travel Lodge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble7.1 km
- Stroud18.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kingshill Lane0.1 km
- Pheasant Way0.3 km
- Pheasant Way0.3 km
- Kingshill Lane0.3 km
- Kingshill School Grounds0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL71FW · Data under Open Government Licence