Postcode Analysis Cotswold, South West

THE MEAD, GL7 2BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEAD, GL7 2BB.

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Population

499

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 43,800 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour49
Shoplifting41
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Powell's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding416 pupils0.2 km
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Paternoster School

Inadequate63 pupils0.9 km
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Cirencester Deer Park School

Good991 pupils1.2 km
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Cirencester Primary School

Good321 pupils1.2 km
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Chesterton Primary School

Requires Improvement224 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Fleece Hotel0.5 km
  • The Ivy House0.9 km
  • The Old Brew House0.9 km
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
fastfood

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