Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

UPTON HILL, GL4 8DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPTON HILL, GL4 8DF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

297

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /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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Index Insight: GL4 8DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL4 8DF — age 49, 90% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL4 8DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Upton Hill, 1.1km from Moorend in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Painswick and Upton ward and the Stroud constituency.

For families considering a move, GL4 8DF represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL4 8DF are sourced from Output Area E00113930 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL4 8DF. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

GL4 8DF has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hatton Court Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester6.2 km
  • Stroud7.8 km
  • Stonehouse9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Spoonbed Turn0.4 km
  • Spoonbed Turn0.4 km