Kemble Drive is in Cirencester and in Cotswold district. GL7 1WZ is located in the Four Acres electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of The Cotswolds. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kemble Drive, Cirencester, GL7 1WZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL7 1YU, GL7 1SG, GL7 1UL, GL7 1SF, GL7 1YN, GL7 1QB, GL7 1SQ, GL7 1WN, GL7 1WE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL7 1WZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 48.6% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51.4% | 4.3% | 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.
In the immediate area around GL7 1WZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.8% | 51.8% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 33% | 10.2% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 15% | 11.2% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 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 (85.8%) 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 | 50.2% | 57.5% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 28.3% | -10.3% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 9.9% | -9.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12.4% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22% | 23.7% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 35.8% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.6% | 90.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 91.5% | 83.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 9.8% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 83.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kemble Drive was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.4% lower than the Chesterton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kemble Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Chesterton and the 89th lowest crime rate of 312 local areas in Cotswold .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Kemble Drive, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-06-16 | £160,547 |
| 28 Kemble Drive, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2025-03-26 | £161,416 |
| 18 Kemble Drive, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2025-02-24 | £271,733 |
| 6 Kemble Drive, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-10-17 | £275,797 |
| 23 Kemble Drive, Cirencester, Gloucestershire Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2024-02-09 | £238,966 |
GL7 1WZ 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 | 140 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Primary School Apsley Road , Chesterton GL7 1SS | 1out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Powell's Church of England Primary School Gloucester Street , GL7 2DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Primary School Victoria Road , GL7 1EX | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Siddington Church of England Primary School The Coach Road , Siddington GL7 6HL | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1SY | 3out of 4 | 2,661 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 | 844 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cirencester Kingshill School Kingshill Lane , GL7 1HS | 3out of 4 | 2,920 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 | 776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Agricultural University , GL7 6JS | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paternoster School Watermoor Road , GL7 1JR | 1out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolutely Delicious | 795 yd | ||
| Cotswold Leisure Centre | Tetbury Road, Cirencester | 920 yd | |
| Cirencester Leisure Centre | Cotswold Leisure Centre, Tetbury Road | 970 yd | |
| Rugrats And Half Pints | Unit A, Meadow Road | 1,013 yd | |
| Relish - SJP | St James Place, Tetbury Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Cricket Club | Archery House, Cirencester Park | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafare | 12 Chesterton Lane, Cirencester | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 20 Chesterton Lane | 571 yd | |
| Waitrose | Sheep Street, Cirencester | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Acres (Closed) Chesterton Lane | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Cirencester College FOSSE WAY CAMPUS FOSSE WAY CAMPUS STROUD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Cirencester Leisure Centre TETBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 924 yd |
| Cirencester Deer Park School STROUD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 948 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 | 85.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.4% |
| 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 | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.