Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

ACRE STREET, GL5 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACRE STREET, GL5 1DR.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 38% social renting, GL5 1DR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 39.1% year-on-year.

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

GL5 1DR is an active urban area on Acre Street, 0.2km from Leazes (The Leaze) in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Stroud Slade ward and the Stroud constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL5 1DR is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, down 39.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00113866 (shared with 4 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 1DR. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 29%
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

Terraced

£ 280,000

5 sales · Mean £ 288,590

Semi-Detached

£ 127,500

1 sales · Mean £ 127,500

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

Crime around GL5 1DR is above average at 119 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 behaviour178
Violence and sexual offences161
Public order44
Shoplifting43
Other theft34

school Local Schools

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Stroud Valley Community Primary School

Good256 pupils0.1 km
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Severn Valley School

Good48 pupils0.2 km
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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Uplands Community Primary School

Outstanding108 pupils0.7 km
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St Rose's Special School

Good59 pupils0.7 km
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Rodborough Community Primary School

Good202 pupils1.0 km
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Stroud High School

Outstanding1069 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Folly Lane Stores0.8 km
  • Acre Street Stores0.0 km
  • Confection Affection0.3 km
  • K'N'G Convenience Ltd0.3 km
  • Middle Of The Hill Community Group0.4 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • The Museum in the Park1.0 km
  • Cafe Max0.4 km
  • Fifteen0.4 km
  • Gateway To India0.5 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Golden Fleece0.1 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.5 km
  • The Old Nelson1.0 km
  • The Bowbridge Arms0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Lord John0.4 km
  • Bisley House Bar And Grill0.1 km
  • Cotswold Playhouse0.3 km
  • Cross Hands Inn0.5 km
  • Queen Victoria Inn0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
  • Sushi Daily0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House0.2 km
  • KKVB Services Ltd0.4 km
  • Papa Johns0.3 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 Leazes0.1 km
  • The Leazes0.1 km
  • Cornhill0.2 km
  • Cornhill0.2 km
  • Whitminster Centre0.2 km