West Way is in Cirencester and in Cotswold district. GL7 1JA 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 West Way, Cirencester, GL7 1JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL7 1GS, GL7 1FN, GL7 2PG, GL7 1HY, GL7 1FU, GL7 1LP, GL7 1JN, GL7 1JF, GL7 1RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL7 1JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 60% | 50.5% | -9.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 40% | 49.5% | 9.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 35.2% | 34.1% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 27.6% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 21.8% | 12.6% | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| Widowed | 26.8% | 14.1% | -12.7% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 | 38.1% | 40.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.9% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 15.6% | -7.0% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 19.8% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.4% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 8.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 12.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 41.3% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 12.1% | 8.2% | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 90.3% | 80.5% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 72.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 72.3% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 15.7% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 72.3% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 10.5% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 13% | 1.2% | 11.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Abbey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 St. Blaize Court West Way, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2023-08-08 | £130,480 |
| Flat 6 St Blaize Court West Way, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,750 | 2023-06-06 | £198,271 |
| Flat 10 St. Blaize Court West Way, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2022-06-24 | £127,350 |
| Flat 5 St Blaize Court West Way, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-03-25 | £174,548 |
| Flat 8 St. Blaize Court West Way, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-11-19 | £118,423 |
GL7 1JA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in GL7 1JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell's Church of England Primary School Gloucester Street , GL7 2DJ | 4out of 4 | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Junior School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Infant School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Primary School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Apsley Road , GL7 1SS | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community 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 | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Kingshill School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1HS | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Deer Park School Stroud Road , GL7 1XB | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Deer Park School Stroud Road , GL7 1XB | 3out of 4 | 1,660 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 | 1,526 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Querns School Querns Lane , GL7 1RL | - not rated | 261 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paternoster School Watermoor Road , GL7 1JR | - not rated | 369 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paternoster School Watermoor Road , GL7 1JR | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingleside PNEU School The Beeches , GL7 1BN | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Hall School Somerford Road , GL7 1TW | - not rated | 806 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 35 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 76 yd | |
| The Old Cafe Cirencester | 50 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 96 yd | |
| Ashcroft Church & Centre | Ashcroft Road, Cirencester | 120 yd | |
| Madeleine's | 36 Dyer Street, Cirencester | 146 yd | |
| Cafe W - Waterstones | Waterstones, 14 Cricklade Street | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Bells | The Twelve Bells, 12 Lewis Lane | 109 yd | |
| The Bear Inn | Bear Inn, 12 Dyer Street | 151 yd | |
| Reva | 9 - 10 Bishops Walk, Cirencester | 162 yd | |
| Jubilee 77 Social Club | Jubilee 77 Social Club Ltd, 10 Ashcroft Road | 220 yd | |
| Cirencester Bowling Club Limited | Cirencester Bowling Club, Ashcroft Road | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Planet | 91 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 86 yd | |
| Friar Tuck | 64 Dyer Street, Cirencester | 151 yd | |
| Marks Kitchen | 9 Dyer Street, Cirencester | 214 yd | |
| Zen | 97 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 831 yd | |
| Eastern Spice | 99 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | 45 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 85 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 4 Farrell Close | 286 yd | |
| Waitrose | Sheep Street, Cirencester | 443 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 20 Chesterton Lane | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Space (Cirencester) 11-13 BISHOPS WALK 11-13 BISHOPS WALK CRICKLADE STREET | health and fitness suite | 171 yd |
| Active4Less (Cirencester) (Closed) 27a 27a Dyer Street | health and fitness suite | 205 yd |
| Paternoster School WATERMOOR ROAD | 450 yd | |
| Cirencester Leisure Centre TETBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Cirencester Open Air Pool CECILY HILL | swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Four Acres (Closed) Chesterton Lane | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Tarbarrow Cricket Club WHITEWAY COURT WHITEWAY COURT | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Cirencester Rugby Fc The Whiteway | grass pitches | 1,003 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 | 72.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.0% |
| 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 | 28.0% |
| Median download speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.