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The Beeches

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About

The Beeches ward is located in the southern part of the Cotswold district, encompassing the eastern edge of the town of Cirencester. The area primarily consists of residential housing estates, including the Chesterton development, alongside local schools and community facilities. It is bordered by agricultural land to the east, maintaining a connection to the surrounding rural landscape typical of the region.

The ward's layout is defined by its proximity to the A419 dual carriageway, which forms a significant transport corridor along its western boundary. A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Chesterton House grounds, with its distinctive stable block, situated near the modern housing. Recreational space is provided by The Beeches and Chesterton Playing Fields, serving the local community.

Area overview

On average The Beeches has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 30.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Beeches is £59,612 per year. There are 1 schools in The Beeches: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). The Beeches is home to around 2,729 people, with a population density of about 3,617.4 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
30.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Beeches Population
2,729
Population density
3,617.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.51(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.75(+79%)
Other theft
15.02(+167%)
Shoplifting
13.92(+111%)
Public order
7.7(+18%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,465
90.36%
Other White
74
2.71%
African
27
0.99%
Irish
24
0.88%
Chinese
22
0.81%
Total population: 2,728

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
798
36.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
352
15.94%
Level 3 (A level)
351
15.9%
No qualifications
306
13.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
241
10.91%
Total 16+ residents: 2,208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
355
30.95%
Owns with a mortgage
336
29.29%
Other social rented
255
22.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
104
9.07%
Shared ownership
50
4.36%
Total households: 1,147

Property prices in The Beeches

Median price£445,000
Price per sq ft£405
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£384K – £585K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £405 per square foot) in The Beeches area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,574 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Beeches over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£578,250£412
Semi-Detached11£397,500£356
Terraced5£369,000£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in The Beeches

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Beeches.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£330,000£319,950
2017£438,000£275,000£295,000
2018£462,000£287,500£249,000
2019£385,000£281,500£300,000
2020£420,000£305,000£335,975
2021£465,000£331,500£295,000
2022£518,500£367,500£297,500
2023£490,000£348,750£370,000
2024£560,000£360,000£280,000
2025£572,000£386,250£291,500
2026£665,000£360,000£444,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Beeches.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Beeches.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281£288£272
2017£310£268£243
2018£317£325£268
2019£306£299£255
2020£326£329£295
2021£339£329£288
2022£392£339£316
2023£407£404£387
2024£399£368£292
2025£415£343£315
2026£410£384£344
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Beeches.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for The Beeches in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about The Beeches

Is The Beeches safe?

The Beeches records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in The Beeches?

The median sale price in The Beeches is £445,000 (about £405 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in The Beeches?

The Beeches has 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is The Beeches?

The Beeches scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in The Beeches sits around rank 16,964 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in The Beeches?

The average household income in The Beeches is around £59,612 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for The Beeches?

The Beeches is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Evans (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.