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.
GL2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL2 postcode area.
62,973
41
£ 44,143 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Highnam CofE Primary Academy
Elmbridge Primary School
Longlevens Junior School
Longlevens Infant School
Ashchurch Primary School
Churcham Primary School
Slimbridge Primary School
Twyning School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Holiday Inn Express
- The Thatch Inn
- The Grange B&B
- Oakwood Hotel
- The Naight House B&B
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Rudford \& Highleadon Village Hall
- Friar Tucks Quedgeley
- Gala Club
- Gloucester Farmers Club Ltd
- The Barn Owl
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
91 nearby- The Severn Bore
- Chamwells Café
- RD Bar and Catering
- Bella Mia Pizza
- Whitminster Fryer
- + 86 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi
- Asda
- Farmfoods
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- House of Grillz
- Three Little Pigs
- Falafel Pod And Grill
- Hanbaobao
- Hotbox
- + 30 more
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
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