Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

GL5 1BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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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
workEmployment
9/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
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

GL5 1BE is a high-turnover rental hub — with 81% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1BE is an active urban area located 0.2km from Lansdown in Stroud. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Stroud Central ward and the Stroud constituency.

This is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1BE 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 1BE. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around GL5 1BE is above average at 136 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 behaviour166
Violence and sexual offences146
Shoplifting142
Public order43
Drugs31

school Local Schools

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Severn Valley School

Good48 pupils0.3 km
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.3 km
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St Rose's Special School

Good59 pupils0.3 km
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Stroud Valley Community Primary School

Good256 pupils0.5 km
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Uplands Community Primary School

Outstanding108 pupils0.6 km
P

Rodborough Community Primary School

Good202 pupils0.8 km
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Stroud High School

Outstanding1069 pupils1.1 km
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Callowell Primary School

Inadequate145 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Folly Lane Stores0.7 km
  • Skylark Confectionery1.0 km
  • Acre Street Stores0.4 km
  • Confection Affection0.2 km
  • K'N'G Convenience Ltd0.2 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Cafe Bar0.6 km
  • The Museum in the Park0.6 km
  • Cafe Max0.2 km
  • Fifteen0.2 km
  • Gateway To India0.2 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Golden Fleece0.3 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.6 km
  • The Old Nelson0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Lord John0.2 km
  • Bisley House Bar And Grill0.5 km
  • Cotswold Playhouse0.6 km
  • Cross Hands Inn0.8 km
  • Queen Victoria Inn0.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
  • Sushi Daily0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House0.2 km
  • KKVB Services Ltd0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.3 km
  • SALT Bakehouse0.3 km
  • The Goods Shed Cafe0.2 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stroud0.3 km
  • Stonehouse4.3 km
  • Cam & Dursley10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Locking Hill0.1 km
  • Locking Hill0.1 km
  • Merrywalks Layover0.1 km
  • Merrywalks Layover0.1 km
  • Merrywalks0.1 km