GL6 is a postcode district in Stroud, South West, covering 1043 active and 385 retired postcodes.
The largest share of GL6 (16%) 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 (15%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes GL6 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in GL6 are around £370k, down 25.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across GL6 at 141 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 45 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 GL6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
GL6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL6 postcode area.
25,351
45
£ 46,025 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GL6 — age 45, 77% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £370k. Property prices are trending down 25.3% 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
Eastcombe Primary School
Chalford Hill Primary School
Sheepscombe Primary School
The Croft Primary School
Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School
Nailsworth Church of England Primary School
Randwick Church of England Primary School
Oakridge Parochial School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Tibbiwell Lodge B&B
- Box Village B&B
- Court House Manor
- St. Annes Bed & Breakfast
- The Carpenters Arms
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Falcon Bowls Club
- Shortwood United Social Club
- The George Inn
- Vine Tree Inn
- Edgeworth Polo Club
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Jolly Nice Drive Through
- The Painswick
- Handmade In Painswick Ltd
- Minchinhampton Old Golf Course Restaurant
- The Falcon Inn
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Retail Services Ltd
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
- Tesco
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ben's Takeaway
- Balti Nailsworth Bangladeshi Cuisine
- Chop Suey House
- Eastcombe Stores
- Minchinhampton Food Hub
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Ruskin Mill Farm Shop
- Shiny Goodness
- Slimming World
- Stroud Community Agriculture Ltd
- Tesco
- + 25 more
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Area Profile: GL6 · Data under Open Government Licence