GL5 1DD is a safe, established residential area on Huddersfield Villas, 0.3km from Leazes (The Leaze) in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Stroud Valley ward and the Stroud constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00113942 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUDDERSFIELD VILLAS, GL5 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUDDERSFIELD VILLAS, GL5 1DD.
525
42
£ 42,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL5 1DD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
GL5 1DD is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL5 1DD. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL5 1DD is moderate at 53 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
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 Group0.4 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Cafe Bar1.0 km
- The Museum in the Park1.0 km
- Cafe Max0.7 km
- Fifteen0.7 km
- Gateway To India0.7 km
- + 46 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Golden Fleece0.5 km
- The Fountain Inn0.1 km
- The Old Nelson1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Lord John0.7 km
- Bisley House Bar And Grill0.5 km
- Cotswold Playhouse0.3 km
- Cross Hands Inn0.4 km
- Queen Victoria Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- Sushi Daily0.8 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
22 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
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stroud0.8 km
- Stonehouse4.8 km
- Cam & Dursley11.4 km
Bus Stops
- Brickrow0.2 km
- Brickrow0.2 km
- Libby's Drive0.3 km
- Libby's Drive0.3 km
- Grove Park Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL51DD · Data under Open Government Licence