Golden Farm Road is in Cirencester and in Cotswold district. GL7 1BS is located in the New Mills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Golden Farm Road, Cirencester, GL7 1BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL7 1AR, GL7 1BP, GL7 1BT, GL7 1AP, GL7 1BX, GL7 1AS, GL7 1BU, GL7 1BY, GL7 1AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL7 1BS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 47.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around GL7 1BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.5% | 49% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 29.7% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 12.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 3% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 45.7% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 33.8% | -5.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 16% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 25.6% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 16.3% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 17.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 17.7% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 100% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 93.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 93.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 93.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.6% | 13.5% | 18.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golden Farm Road was 65.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Golden Farm Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Abbey and the 67th highest crime rate of 309 local areas in Cotswold .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Golden Farm Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-03-23 | £179,232 |
| 4 Golden Farm Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-11-30 | £318,155 |
| 4 Golden Farm Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-09-12 | £243,081 |
| 10 Golden Farm Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2003-06-11 | £309,263 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Junior School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Infant School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Primary School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY | - not rated | 663 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY | - not rated | 899 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Kingshill School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1HS | - not rated | 832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Kingshill School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1HS | - not rated | 832 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Deer Park School Stroud Road , GL7 1XB | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Deer Park School Stroud Road , GL7 1XB | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester College Fosse Way Campus , Stroud Road GL7 1XA | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleside PNEU School The Beeches , GL7 1BN | - not rated | 377 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paternoster School Watermoor Road , GL7 1JR | - not rated | 752 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paternoster School Watermoor Road , GL7 1JR | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Querns School Querns Lane , GL7 1RL | - not rated | 953 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Hall School Somerford Road , GL7 1TW | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teatro And Barn Theatre | 5 Beeches Road, Cirencester | 281 yd | |
| Burger King | Harebushes, Burford Road | 667 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | The Avenue, Cirencester | 690 yd | |
| Sultan | 23A Dyer Street, Cirencester | 694 yd | |
| Madeleine's | 36 Dyer Street, Cirencester | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Inn | Victoria Road, Cirencester | 500 yd | |
| The Bear Inn | Bear Inn, 12 Dyer Street | 743 yd | |
| Cheeky Swine @ The Bees Knees | The Bees Knees, 133 Watermoor Road | 772 yd | |
| Twelve Bells | The Twelve Bells, 12 Lewis Lane | 785 yd | |
| Cirencester Town Football Club | The Corinium Stadium, Kingshill Lane | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Kitchen | 9 Dyer Street, Cirencester | 694 yd | |
| Watermoor Fish And Chips | 105 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 717 yd | |
| Friar Tuck | 64 Dyer Street, Cirencester | 743 yd | |
| Zen | 97 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 750 yd | |
| Eastern Spice | 99 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 45 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Active4Less (Cirencester) (Closed) 27a 27a Dyer Street | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Paternoster School WATERMOOR ROAD | 789 yd | |
| Kingshill Sports Complex KINGSHILL LANE | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Cirencester Kingshill School KINGSHILL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 839 yd |
| Corinium Stadium Kingshill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Tarbarrow Cricket Club WHITEWAY COURT WHITEWAY COURT | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| The Fitness Space (Cirencester) 11-13 BISHOPS WALK 11-13 BISHOPS WALK CRICKLADE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,012 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.