GL7 1UZ is a sought-after residential area on Stroud Road, 0.5km from Chesterton in Cotswold. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the The Cotswolds constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £829k. 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 1UZ are sourced from Output Area E00112798 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STROUD ROAD, GL7 1UZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STROUD ROAD, GL7 1UZ.
499
37
£ 43,800 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GL7 1UZ — age 37, 43% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £829k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 1UZ. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 886,250
4 sales · Mean £ 861,250
Detached
£ 443,750
2 sales · Mean £ 443,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL7 1UZ has low crime rates — 20 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
Cirencester Deer Park School
Chesterton Primary School
Paternoster School
Powell's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Marlborough Arms1.0 km
- Cotswold Leisure Centre0.7 km
- Relish - SJP0.9 km
- Tierra And Mar1.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Chesterton Store1.0 km
- Mounties0.9 km
- Sushi Daily - Waitrose0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Cirencester Cricket Club0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Seafare0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble4.7 km
- Stroud16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chesterton Lane0.1 km
- Deer Park School0.2 km
- Deer Park School0.2 km
- College Grounds (Scholars & Staff ONLY)0.2 km
- Cemetery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL71UZ · Data under Open Government Licence