Area Analysis Stroud, South West

GL6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the GL6 postcode area.

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Population

25,351

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,025 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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3/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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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.

home £370,439 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1429
Anti-social behaviour744
Criminal damage and arson265
Public order262
Other theft238

school Local Schools

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Eastcombe Primary School

Good54 pupils
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Chalford Hill Primary School

Good199 pupils
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Sheepscombe Primary School

Good71 pupils
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The Croft Primary School

Good142 pupils
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Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

Good72 pupils
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Nailsworth Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils
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Randwick Church of England Primary School

Outstanding91 pupils
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Oakridge Parochial School

Good31 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

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
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

44 nearby
  • Jolly Nice Drive Through
  • Handmade In Painswick Ltd
  • Minchinhampton Old Golf Course Restaurant
  • The Falcon Inn
  • The Sunflower Cafe
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco
  • Co-operative Retail Services Ltd
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Ben's Takeaway
  • Balti Nailsworth Bangladeshi Cuisine
  • Chop Suey House
  • Eastcombe Stores
  • Minchinhampton Food Hub
  • + 5 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Fourways Garage
  • The Great Pie Shop /Barnaby Sykes
  • Alliance Pharmacy
  • Baked By Beth
  • Bear Baking
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Edgeworth Polo Club
  • The Crown Inn
  • Bear Inn
  • Butchers Arms
  • Carpenters Arms
  • + 20 more