Bishop Mews is in Cirencester and in Cotswold district. GL7 1GL is located in the New Mills electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bishop Mews, Cirencester, GL7 1GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL7 1GP, GL7 1GU, GL7 1FF, GL7 1FX, GL7 1LW, GL7 1FE, GL7 1GQ, GL7 1QE, GL7 1QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL7 1GL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 53% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 44.6% | 47% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.6% | 34.9% | 12.3% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 50.3% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 9.3% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 23.3% | 2.5% | -20.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 61.5% | 19.6% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 29.1% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 7.3% | -15.9% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 1.7% | -6.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 10.5% | -12.1% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 8.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 46.6% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.7% | 90.8% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.6% | 86.8% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 86.8% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishop Mews was 86.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% higher than the Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bishop Mews has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Chesterton and the 45th highest crime rate of 309 local areas in Cotswold .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bishops Mews, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2014-12-12 | £78,003 |
| 1 Bishops Mews, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £61,250 | 2013-07-26 | £94,118 |
| 3 Bishop Mews, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, a newly built property | £50,000 | 2011-04-28 | £81,115 |
GL7 1GL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 160 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY | - not rated | 577 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Junior School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | - not rated | 731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Infant School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | - not rated | 731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Primary School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY | - not rated | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Kingshill School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1HS | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Deer Park School Stroud Road , GL7 1XB | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Deer Park School Stroud Road , GL7 1XB | 3out of 4 | 2,766 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 | 2,639 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paternoster School Watermoor Road , GL7 1JR | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paternoster School Watermoor Road , GL7 1JR | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingleside PNEU School The Beeches , GL7 1BN | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Hall School Stone Yard , Somerford Road GL7 1TU | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakley Hall School Somerford Road , GL7 1TW | - not rated | 1,344 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Cafe - Family Dining | Tesco, Cricklade Road | 282 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Mc Donalds Restaurant, Old Cricklade Road | 283 yd | |
| Cirencester Beefeater | Cirencester Beefeater, Kings Meadow | 283 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 6, Cirencester Retail Park | 583 yd | |
| Coffee At Odd Socks | Elliott Road, Cirencester | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Swine @ The Bees Knees | The Bees Knees, 133 Watermoor Road | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermoor Fish And Chips | 105 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 624 yd | |
| Zen | 97 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 675 yd | |
| Eastern Spice | 99 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 675 yd | |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 76 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 675 yd | |
| Munch - Ready Made Catering - CLOSED | Unit 1, Stirling Works | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Old Cricklade Road | 283 yd | |
| Aldi | Cricklade Road, Cirencester | 283 yd | |
| Lidl | Love Lane, Cirencester | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corinium Stadium Kingshill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Kingshill Sports Complex KINGSHILL LANE | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Paternoster School WATERMOOR ROAD | 1,057 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 303.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 42.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.