Area Analysis Stroud, South West

GL2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL2 postcode area.

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Population

62,973

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 44,143 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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7/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL2 — age 41, 72% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £329k. Property prices are trending up 10.9% year-on-year.

home £329,381 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL2 is a postcode district in Stroud, South West, covering 1436 active and 687 retired postcodes.

The largest share of GL2 (9%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (9%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes GL2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in GL2 are around £329k, up 10.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across GL2 at 230 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full GL2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences6133
Anti-social behaviour2580
Public order1161
Criminal damage and arson940
Other theft909

school Local Schools

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Highnam CofE Primary Academy

Outstanding215 pupils
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Elmbridge Primary School

Good625 pupils
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Longlevens Junior School

Good483 pupils
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Longlevens Infant School

Good342 pupils
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Ashchurch Primary School

Good136 pupils
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Churcham Primary School

Good45 pupils
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Slimbridge Primary School

Good126 pupils
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Twyning School

Good116 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • The Thatch Inn
  • The Grange B&B
  • Oakwood Hotel
  • The Naight House B&B
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Rudford \& Highleadon Village Hall
  • Friar Tucks Quedgeley
  • Gala Club
  • Gloucester Farmers Club Ltd
  • The Barn Owl
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • The Severn Bore
  • Chamwells Café
  • RD Bar and Catering
  • Bella Mia Pizza
  • Whitminster Fryer
  • + 86 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Farmfoods
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • House of Grillz
  • Three Little Pigs
  • Falafel Pod And Grill
  • Hanbaobao
  • Hotbox
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Dixie Dot Crafts Ltd
  • Fill Your Boots
  • Hempsted Community Store
  • Hillray Biltong And South African Products Ltd
  • Home Bargains
  • + 34 more