Cricklade Road is in Cirencester and in Cotswold district. GL7 1NP is located in the Watermoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cricklade Road, Cirencester, GL7 1NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL7 1PS, GL7 1NR, GL7 1ZG, GL7 1PA, GL7 1NS, GL7 1NN, GL7 1PW, GL7 1NW, GL7 1GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding GL7 1NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 48.6% | 53.4% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 46.6% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 32.5% | 32.4% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 50% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 45% | 43.5% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 36% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 21% | 19.3% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23% | 14.5% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 14.5% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 17.7% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 24.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 97.2% | 96% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 95.4% | 88.3% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 88.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cricklade Road was 17.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cricklade Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Chesterton and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 309 local areas in Cotswold .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Cricklade Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-06-05 | £309,023 |
GL7 1NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 student residents living in GL7 1NP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Junior School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Infant School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Primary School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY | - not rated | 814 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY | - not rated | 1,141 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 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Kingshill School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1HS | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Deer Park School Stroud Road , GL7 1XB | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Deer Park School Stroud Road , GL7 1XB | 3out of 4 | 2,593 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 | 2,470 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 | 948 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paternoster School Watermoor Road , GL7 1JR | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Hall School Stone Yard , Somerford Road GL7 1TU | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakley Hall School Somerford Road , GL7 1TW | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingleside PNEU School The Beeches , GL7 1BN | - not rated | 1,197 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 | 203 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Mc Donalds Restaurant, Old Cricklade Road | 203 yd | |
| Cirencester Beefeater | Cirencester Beefeater, Kings Meadow | 203 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 6, Cirencester Retail Park | 353 yd | |
| Coffee At Odd Socks | Elliott Road, Cirencester | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Swine @ The Bees Knees | The Bees Knees, 133 Watermoor Road | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermoor Fish And Chips | 105 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 499 yd | |
| Munch - Ready Made Catering - CLOSED | Unit 1, Stirling Works | 499 yd | |
| Zen | 97 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 540 yd | |
| Eastern Spice | 99 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 540 yd | |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 76 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Old Cricklade Road | 203 yd | |
| Aldi | Cricklade Road, Cirencester | 203 yd | |
| Lidl | Love Lane, Cirencester | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paternoster School WATERMOOR ROAD | 946 yd | |
| Corinium Stadium Kingshill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 972 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.