GL7 2BB is a well-regarded residential area on The Mead, 0.4km from Corinivm Roman Town 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 is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 2BB are sourced from Output Area E00112798 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MEAD, GL7 2BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEAD, GL7 2BB.
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 2BB — age 37, 43% ownership, 56% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL7 2BB. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL7 2BB is moderate at 77 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
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Paternoster School
Cirencester Deer Park School
Cirencester Primary School
Chesterton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Diversitea0.5 km
- Asha Indian Kitchen0.4 km
- Burrito Mama0.4 km
- Cafe W - Waterstones0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Gardiner Homecentre0.7 km
- Glamorose Cakes0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.5 km
- Jesse Smith Butchers0.3 km
- Knead Bakery0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Fleece Hotel0.5 km
- The Ivy House0.9 km
- The Old Brew House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Mad Hatter Wine Bar0.3 km
- Talbot Inn0.9 km
- The Crown0.4 km
- Jubilee 77 Social Club0.5 km
- Reva0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Marks Kitchen0.7 km
- Friar Tuck0.7 km
- Pizza Planet0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble5.9 km
- Stroud17.2 km
Bus Stops
- Barton Court0.3 km
- Abbey House0.3 km
- Barclay Court0.3 km
- Old Station Car Park0.4 km
- Abbey House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: GL72BB · Data under Open Government Licence