GL7 1SE is a safe, established residential area on Bowly Road, 0.2km from Chesterton in Cirencester. Administratively it sits within Chesterton ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
For families considering a move, GL7 1SE represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, up 29.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL7 1SE are sourced from Output Area E00112788 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWLY ROAD, GL7 1SE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLY ROAD, GL7 1SE.
320
38
£ 47,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL7 1SE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
GL7 1SE is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £355k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 29.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 1SE. The average age is 38.1. 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 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
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 315,333
Terraced
£ 238,000
1 sales · Mean £ 238,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL7 1SE has low crime rates — 27 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
Chesterton Primary School
Cirencester Deer Park School
Paternoster School
Cirencester Primary School
Powell's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Mad Hatter Wine Bar1.0 km
- Cirencester Bowling Club Limited0.9 km
- Porters Bar1.0 km
- Seventeen Black1.0 km
- Somewhere Else1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Asha Indian Kitchen1.0 km
- The Marlborough Arms0.8 km
- Triple Two Coffee1.0 km
- Cotswold Leisure Centre0.6 km
- Fora Coffee0.9 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Chesterton Store0.5 km
- Edible By Aggy0.9 km
- Majestic Wine Warehouse0.8 km
- The Aga Shop1.0 km
- Mounties0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pizza Planet1.0 km
- Seafare0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble4.8 km
- Stroud17.2 km
Bus Stops
- Shalford Close0.1 km
- Shalford Close0.1 km
- Apsley Road0.1 km
- Apsley Road0.1 km
- Lawrence Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL71SE · Data under Open Government Licence