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GL7 1JW Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Cotswold
About GL7 1JW: area rating, property, schools and local change
GL7 1JW is a postcode in Watermoor, Cotswold, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near GL7 1JW, then scores the surrounding small area 49/100 - bottom 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around GL7 1JW are housing and safety, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for GL7 1JW is based on Cotswold 007 Census 2021. It covers 6,120 residents, 485 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 23% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near GL7 1JW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the GL7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £409k from 160 rolling sales, down 1.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near GL7 1JW can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 4 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near GL7 1JW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around GL7 1JW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 17 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about GL7 1JW
Is GL7 1JW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 49/100 (bottom 40% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near GL7 1JW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near GL7 1JW?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near GL7 1JW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for GL7 1JW?
LocaleIQ matched GL7 1JW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in GL7 1JW?
The latest median sold price is £409k based on 160 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around GL7 1JW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 17 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.