GL5 1BX is a mixed residential area on Lansdown, 0.3km from Uplands in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Stroud Valley ward and the Stroud constituency.
This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00113940 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANSDOWN, GL5 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANSDOWN, GL5 1BX.
324
39
£ 42,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL5 1BX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL5 1BX spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL5 1BX. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 143,000
13 sales · Mean £ 164,730
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL5 1BX is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Uplands Community Primary School
Severn Valley School
Stroud Valley Community Primary School
St Rose's Special School
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Rodborough Community Primary School
Callowell Primary School
Stroud High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Folly Lane Stores0.4 km
- Acre Street Stores0.5 km
- Confection Affection0.6 km
- K'N'G Convenience Ltd0.6 km
- Middle Of The Hill Community Group0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Cafe Bar0.9 km
- The Museum in the Park0.9 km
- Cafe Max0.7 km
- Fifteen0.7 km
- Gateway To India0.7 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Golden Fleece0.5 km
- The Fountain Inn0.1 km
- The Old Nelson0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Lord John0.7 km
- Bisley House Bar And Grill0.5 km
- Cotswold Playhouse0.4 km
- Cross Hands Inn0.4 km
- Queen Victoria Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- Sushi Daily0.8 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Tesco Superstore1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House0.5 km
- KKVB Services Ltd0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- SALT Bakehouse0.6 km
- The Goods Shed Cafe0.7 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stroud0.7 km
- Stonehouse4.8 km
- Cam & Dursley11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Brickrow0.2 km
- Brickrow0.2 km
- Grove Park Road0.3 km
- Springfield Road0.3 km
- Grove Park Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL51BX · Data under Open Government Licence