Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

LANSDOWN, GL5 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANSDOWN, GL5 1BN.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL5 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 44, GL5 1BN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £249k. Property prices are trending up 19.5% year-on-year.

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

GL5 1BN is an active urban area on Lansdown, 0.1km from Lansdown in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Stroud Valley ward and the Stroud constituency.

Within the GL5 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are high (156 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, up 19.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00113944 (shared with 13 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 1BN. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 37%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 85,000

6 sales · Mean £ 93,833

Terraced

£ 480,000

1 sales · Mean £ 480,000

Semi-Detached

£ 407,500

2 sales · Mean £ 407,500

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

Crime rates near GL5 1BN are high at 156 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 behaviour196
Violence and sexual offences177
Shoplifting141
Public order45
Criminal damage and arson32

school Local Schools

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Severn Valley School

Good48 pupils0.1 km
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Stroud Valley Community Primary School

Good256 pupils0.4 km
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.5 km
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St Rose's Special School

Good59 pupils0.5 km
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Uplands Community Primary School

Outstanding108 pupils0.5 km
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Rodborough Community Primary School

Good202 pupils1.0 km
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Stroud High School

Outstanding1069 pupils1.3 km
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Callowell Primary School

Inadequate145 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Folly Lane Stores0.6 km
  • Acre Street Stores0.3 km
  • Confection Affection0.3 km
  • K'N'G Convenience Ltd0.3 km
  • Middle Of The Hill Community Group0.6 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • The Museum in the Park0.7 km
  • Cafe Max0.4 km
  • Fifteen0.3 km
  • Gateway To India0.4 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Golden Fleece0.3 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.4 km
  • The Old Nelson0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Lord John0.4 km
  • Bisley House Bar And Grill0.5 km
  • Cotswold Playhouse0.5 km
  • Cross Hands Inn0.6 km
  • Queen Victoria Inn0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
  • Sushi Daily0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House0.2 km
  • KKVB Services Ltd0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.4 km
  • SALT Bakehouse0.3 km
  • The Goods Shed Cafe0.4 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stroud0.4 km
  • Stonehouse4.5 km
  • Cam & Dursley11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitminster Centre0.1 km
  • Whitminster Centre0.1 km
  • Locking Hill0.1 km
  • Locking Hill0.2 km
  • Brickrow0.2 km