GL5 1DL is a mixed residential area on Ben Grazebrooks Well, 0.2km from Leazes (The Leaze) in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Stroud Valley ward and the Stroud constituency.
For serious buyers, GL5 1DL is 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £378k, up 8.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00113943 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEN GRAZEBROOKS WELL, GL5 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEN GRAZEBROOKS WELL, GL5 1DL.
435
38
£ 42,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL5 1DL 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
GL5 1DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL5 1DL. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 294,000
28 sales · Mean £ 319,141
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
10 sales · Mean £ 312,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL5 1DL is moderate at 61 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.
school Local Schools
Severn Valley School
Uplands Community Primary School
Stroud Valley Community Primary School
St Rose's Special School
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Rodborough Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Folly Lane Stores0.5 km
- Acre Street Stores0.4 km
- Confection Affection0.6 km
- K'N'G Convenience Ltd0.6 km
- Middle Of The Hill Community Group0.3 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Golden Fleece0.5 km
- The Fountain Inn0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Lord John0.7 km
- Bisley House Bar And Grill0.4 km
- Cotswold Playhouse0.3 km
- Cross Hands Inn0.3 km
- Queen Victoria Inn0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Cafe Max0.7 km
- Fifteen0.7 km
- Gateway To India0.8 km
- Karibu0.5 km
- No. 270.5 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- Sushi Daily0.7 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 Cafe0.8 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stroud0.8 km
- Stonehouse4.9 km
- Cam & Dursley11.4 km
Bus Stops
- Brickrow0.2 km
- Brickrow0.2 km
- Cross Hands Inn0.3 km
- Cross Hands Inn0.3 km
- Libby's Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL51DL · Data under Open Government Licence