GL5 1DP is an active urban area on Parliament Street, 0.2km from The Leaze (Leazes) in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Stroud Central ward and the Stroud constituency.
Day-to-day life in GL5 1DP has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, down 33.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00113687 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARLIAMENT STREET, GL5 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARLIAMENT STREET, GL5 1DP.
233
46
£ 42,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL5 1DP 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 1DP is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £211k. Property prices are trending down 33.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL5 1DP. The average age is 46.2. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
10 sales · Mean £ 205,650
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Detached
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL5 1DP is above average at 110 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
Stroud Valley Community Primary School
Uplands Community Primary School
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
St Rose's Special School
Rodborough Community Primary School
Stroud High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Folly Lane Stores0.7 km
- Acre Street Stores0.1 km
- Confection Affection0.4 km
- K'N'G Convenience Ltd0.4 km
- Middle Of The Hill Community Group0.4 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Cafe Bar1.0 km
- The Museum in the Park1.0 km
- Cafe Max0.5 km
- Fifteen0.4 km
- Gateway To India0.5 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Golden Fleece0.2 km
- The Fountain Inn0.4 km
- The Old Nelson1.0 km
- The Bowbridge Arms0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Lord John0.5 km
- Bisley House Bar And Grill0.2 km
- Cotswold Playhouse0.2 km
- Cross Hands Inn0.4 km
- Queen Victoria Inn0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Tesco Superstore0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House0.2 km
- KKVB Services Ltd0.5 km
- Papa Johns0.4 km
- SALT Bakehouse0.3 km
- The Goods Shed Cafe0.5 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stroud0.5 km
- Stonehouse4.7 km
- Cam & Dursley11.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Leazes0.0 km
- The Leazes0.0 km
- Whitminster Centre0.2 km
- Whitminster Centre0.2 km
- Brickrow0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GL51DP · Data under Open Government Licence