Beaufort Court is in Cirencester and in Cotswold district. GL7 1WJ is located in the Watermoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beaufort Court, Cirencester, GL7 1WJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL7 1JE, GL7 1YW, GL7 1TR, GL7 1XN, GL7 1FZ, GL7 1FY, GL7 1TS, GL7 1XL, GL7 1WR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around GL7 1WJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of GL7 1WJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.3% | 23.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 55.2% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 12.8% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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 | 49.1% | 49.2% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12.3% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 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.
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 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 10.1% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.1% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 11.5% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 52.7% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95% | 94.8% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 89.4% | 86.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 88.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 8.3% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.3% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaufort Court was 160.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 231.1% higher than the Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Beaufort Court has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Chesterton and the 9th highest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Beaufort Court, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-01-06 | £513,044 |
| 6 Beaufort Court, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £419,500 | 2016-06-01 | £631,485 |
| 7 Beaufort Court, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2015-11-26 | £562,903 |
| 10 Beaufort Court, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2009-10-30 | £443,714 |
| 9 Beaufort Court, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2006-09-29 | £493,626 |
GL7 1WJ 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 retired residents living in GL7 1WJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Primary School Apsley Road , Chesterton GL7 1SS | 1out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Primary School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Powell's Church of England Primary School Gloucester Street , GL7 2DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddington Church of England Primary School The Coach Road , Siddington GL7 6HL | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Deer Park School Stroud Road , GL7 1XB | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Kingshill School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1HS | 3out of 4 | 2,095 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 | 1,381 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 | 540 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Agricultural University , GL7 6JS | - not rated | 1,956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rugrats And Half Pints | Unit A, Meadow Road | 175 yd | |
| Cirencester Baptist Church - Time Out Cafe | Cirencester Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane | 307 yd | |
| Absolutely Delicious | 322 yd | ||
| Subway - Pasco Group Retail | Unit 7, Cirencester Trade Park | 522 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 6, Cirencester Retail Park | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Swine @ The Bees Knees | The Bees Knees, 133 Watermoor Road | 737 yd | |
| Twelve Bells | The Twelve Bells, 12 Lewis Lane | 819 yd | |
| Jubilee 77 Social Club | Jubilee 77 Social Club Ltd, 10 Ashcroft Road | 834 yd | |
| Cirencester Bowling Club Limited | Cirencester Bowling Club, Ashcroft Road | 834 yd | |
| Talbot Inn | Victoria Road, Cirencester | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafare | 12 Chesterton Lane, Cirencester | 322 yd | |
| Zen | 97 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 574 yd | |
| Eastern Spice | 99 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 574 yd | |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 76 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 574 yd | |
| Watermoor Fish And Chips | 105 Watermoor Road, Cirencester | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 20 Chesterton Lane | 322 yd | |
| Lidl | Love Lane, Cirencester | 673 yd | |
| Waitrose | Sheep Street, Cirencester | 714 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | 45 Cricklade Street, Cirencester | 960 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 4 Farrell Close | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paternoster School WATERMOOR ROAD | 525 yd | |
| Four Acres (Closed) Chesterton Lane | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Cirencester Leisure Centre TETBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 866 yd |
| The Fitness Space (Cirencester) 11-13 BISHOPS WALK 11-13 BISHOPS WALK CRICKLADE STREET | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Active4Less (Cirencester) (Closed) 27a 27a Dyer Street | health and fitness suite | 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.