Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

GL5 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL5 1AF.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

81% of homes in GL5 1AF are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

GL5 1AF is an active urban area located 0.1km from Badbrook in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Stroud Central ward and the Stroud constituency.

For renters and young professionals, GL5 1AF offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (157 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00186331 (shared with 78 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 GL5 1AF. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near GL5 1AF are high at 157 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 behaviour177
Violence and sexual offences148
Shoplifting145
Public order46
Drugs30

school Local Schools

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Severn Valley School

Good48 pupils0.3 km
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Stroud Valley Community Primary School

Good256 pupils0.3 km
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.4 km
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St Rose's Special School

Good59 pupils0.4 km
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Rodborough Community Primary School

Good202 pupils0.7 km
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Uplands Community Primary School

Outstanding108 pupils0.8 km
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Stroud High School

Outstanding1069 pupils1.1 km
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Marling School

Outstanding1214 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Folly Lane Stores0.9 km
  • Skylark Confectionery0.8 km
  • Acre Street Stores0.3 km
  • Bath Road Stores0.9 km
  • Confection Affection0.0 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • The Museum in the Park0.7 km
  • Cafe Max0.1 km
  • Fifteen0.1 km
  • Gateway To India0.2 km
  • + 50 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Bowbridge Arms1.0 km
  • The Golden Fleece0.2 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.7 km
  • The Old Nelson0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Lord John0.1 km
  • Bisley House Bar And Grill0.4 km
  • Cotswold Playhouse0.6 km
  • Cross Hands Inn0.8 km
  • Queen Victoria Inn0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.0 km
  • Sushi Daily0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House0.1 km
  • KKVB Services Ltd0.6 km
  • Papa Johns0.1 km
  • SALT Bakehouse0.1 km
  • The Goods Shed Cafe0.2 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stroud0.2 km
  • Stonehouse4.4 km
  • Cam & Dursley10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cornhill0.1 km
  • Cornhill0.1 km
  • Russell Street0.1 km
  • Lloyd's Bank0.2 km
  • Stroud (Glos) Rail Station0.2 km