Victoria Road is in Cirencester and in Cotswold district. GL7 1HA is located in the St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Road, Cirencester, GL7 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL7 1HB, GL7 1EZ, GL7 1HD, GL7 1LE, GL7 1HH, GL7 1GD, GL7 1LQ, GL7 1JT, GL7 1LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL7 1HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 45.6% | 37.4% | -8.2% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 37.4% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 44.7% | 47.1% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 33.3% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 14.9% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around GL7 1HA this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 9.8% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 21% | 7.3% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 13.8% | -4.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 41.5% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.7% | 95.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 93.9% | 92.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 92.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Road was 76.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Abbey and the 72nd highest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Victoria Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £263,750 | 2025-01-31 | £278,090 |
| 90 Victoria Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-08-16 | £276,143 |
| 109 Victoria Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-04-30 | £473,350 |
| 88 Victoria Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £239,500 | 2023-12-18 | £246,478 |
| 103 Victoria Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-01-13 | £469,775 |
GL7 1HA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
GL7 1HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Primary School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | 3out of 4 | 156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Apsley Road , Chesterton GL7 1SS | 1out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Powell's Church of England Primary School Gloucester Street , GL7 2DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddington Church of England Primary School The Coach Road , Siddington GL7 6HL | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Kingshill School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1HS | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Deer Park School Stroud Road , GL7 1XB | 3out of 4 | 2,038 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 | 1,907 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 | 1out of 4 | 283 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Agricultural University , GL7 6JS | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Baptist Church - Time Out Cafe | Cirencester Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane | 414 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | The Avenue, Cirencester | 473 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 6, Cirencester Retail Park | 518 yd | |
| Rugrats And Half Pints | Unit A, Meadow Road | 522 yd | |
| Subway - Pasco Group Retail | Unit 7, Cirencester Trade Park | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Swine @ The Bees Knees | The Bees Knees, 133 Watermoor Road | 269 yd | |
| Talbot Inn | Victoria Road, Cirencester | 584 yd | |
| Twelve Bells | The Twelve Bells, 12 Lewis Lane | 662 yd | |
| The Bear Inn | Bear Inn, 12 Dyer Street | 775 yd | |
| Jubilee 77 Social Club | Jubilee 77 Social Club Ltd, 10 Ashcroft Road | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermoor Fish And Chips | 105 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 127 yd | |
| Zen | 97 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 150 yd | |
| Eastern Spice | 99 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 150 yd | |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 76 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 150 yd | |
| Munch - Ready Made Catering - CLOSED | Unit 1, Stirling Works | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Love Lane, Cirencester | 698 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Old Cricklade Road | 778 yd | |
| Aldi | Cricklade Road, Cirencester | 778 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 45 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 854 yd | |
| Waitrose | Sheep Street, Cirencester | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paternoster School WATERMOOR ROAD | 400 yd | |
| Active4Less (Cirencester) (Closed) 27a 27a Dyer Street | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| The Fitness Space (Cirencester) 11-13 BISHOPS WALK 11-13 BISHOPS WALK CRICKLADE STREET | health and fitness suite | 924 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.34 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.