Area Analysis Stroud, South West

GL5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL5 postcode area.

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Population

30,834

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,986 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
workEmployment
6/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 46, GL5 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £342k. Property prices are trending down 14.6% year-on-year.

home £342,253 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL5 is a postcode district in Stroud, South West, covering 1106 active and 244 retired postcodes.

The largest share of GL5 (23%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (11%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes GL5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in GL5 are around £342k, down 14.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across GL5 at 316 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 46 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 GL5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3206
Anti-social behaviour2045
Shoplifting806
Vehicle crime803
Public order697

school Local Schools

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Marling School

Outstanding1214 pupils
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Cleeve School

Good1562 pupils
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Thrupp School

Good139 pupils
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The Rissington School

Outstanding258 pupils
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Mickleton Primary School

Good195 pupils
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Stow-on-the-Wold Primary School

Good111 pupils
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Stroud Valley Community Primary School

Good256 pupils
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Uplands Community Primary School

Outstanding108 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • The Laurels Guest House
  • Burleigh Court Hotel
  • The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel
  • The Bowbridge Arms
  • The Fountain Inn
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Crown & Sceptre Inn
  • Old Fleece Inn
  • Stroud Rugby Club
  • Bell Inn
  • Bisley House Bar And Grill
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Cainscross Town Council
  • Kitsch Coffee
  • Noodle Bar
  • Renishaw plc
  • Aspens Services Ltd At Marling School
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Aldi
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc
  • Sainsbury's
  • Sushi Daily
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Bengal Balti
  • Best Kebab And Pizza House
  • Caprinos Pizza
  • Chef
  • Crust Issues Pizza
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • 4 Seasons Market
  • Acre Street Stores
  • B&T BARGAINS
  • Bath Road Stores
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • + 36 more