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GL7 1BB

Beech Grove

The Beeches

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Overview

Postcode GL7 1BB is located in an urban city, within the The Beeches ward of Cotswold in the South West region, and forms part of the Cirencester East & Stratton area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cirencester East & Stratton is £59,612 per year. The nearest station is Kemble, about 3.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Abbey Grounds.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
35%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Cirencester East & Stratton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,676 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Cirencester East & Stratton has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35%

Approximately 35.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Cirencester East & Stratton is £59,612 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from GL7 1BB.

Flood risk

No risk

Cirencester East & Stratton near GL7 1BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kemble located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL7 1BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAbbey GroundsLargeWalking directions to Abbey Grounds
0.4 miSt Michael's ParkMediumWalking directions to St Michael's Park
0.4 miCity BankSmallWalking directions to City Bank

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
5,098 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.72(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.59(+105%)
Other theft
19.6(+248%)
Shoplifting
18.16(+175%)
Public order
8.6(+31%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
87.74%
African
10
3.23%
Other White
9
2.9%
Chinese
5
1.61%
Other Black
5
1.61%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
20.9%
No qualifications
53
19.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
19.4%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
13.43%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
34.31%
Other social rented
42
30.66%
Owns with a mortgage
28
20.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.03%
Social rents from council
6
4.38%
Total households: 137

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL7 1BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL7 1BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202516, Beech Grove, Cirencester, GL7 1BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£296,000
28 Mar 202517, Beech Grove, Cirencester, GL7 1BBTerracedFreehold£293,000
17 Nov 202512, Upper Churnside, Cirencester, GL7 1ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
07 Mar 20258, Upper Churnside, Cirencester, GL7 1ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
11 Dec 2025Flat 18, Rivercourt, Beeches Road, Cirencester, GL7 1BNFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the GL7 1BB postcode area, located within Cirencester East & Stratton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL7 1BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCirencester Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicablePaternoster SchoolAcademy special sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWatermoor Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL7 1BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL7 1BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBeeches Stores42-44 Upper Churnside, Cirencester, GL7 1APWalking directions to Beeches Stores
0.3 miLondisThe Waterloo, Cirencester, GL7 2GAWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miM&S Simply Food42 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PFWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miMorrisons Daily23B Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PPWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miBP ShopFosse Close, Cotswold, GL7 1TBWalking directions to BP Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cotswold district (2025-26).

Band A£1,518
Band B£1,771
Band C£2,024
Band D£2,277
Band E£2,783
Band F£3,289
Band G£3,795
Band H£4,553

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL7 1BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Evans

The Beeches - Elected 12 Mar 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Roz Savage

South Cotswolds - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictCotswoldE07000079
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth CotswoldsE14001482
WardThe BeechesE05010725
ParishCirencesterE04013303
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cirencester East & StrattonE02004620
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Cotswold 006AE01022188
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL7 1BB

Is GL7 1BB (Cirencester East & Stratton) safe?

The area around GL7 1BB records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near GL7 1BB?

The median sale price around GL7 1BB in Cirencester East & Stratton is £445,000 (about £405 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL7 1BB?

There are 6 schools close to GL7 1BB, including Cirencester Primary School (Good), Paternoster School (Good) and Watermoor Church of England Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GL7 1BB?

GL7 1BB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,676 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL7 1BB (Cirencester East & Stratton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Cotswolds covering GL7 1BB is Roz Savage (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local 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.