Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

WESLEY COURT, GL5 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESLEY COURT, GL5 1DS.

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Population

233

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL5 1DS 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

GL5 1DS 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 £82k. Property prices are trending up 11.1% year-on-year.

home £82,750 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL5 1DS is an active urban area on Wesley Court, 0.3km from The Leaze (Leazes) in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Stroud Central ward and the Stroud constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00113687 (shared with 20 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 1DS. 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

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 82,750

26 sales · Mean £ 85,615

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

Crime around GL5 1DS is above average at 132 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 offences169
Shoplifting145
Public order45
Criminal damage and arson34

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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St Rose's Special School

Good59 pupils0.7 km
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Uplands Community Primary School

Outstanding108 pupils0.7 km
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Rodborough Community Primary School

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Stroud High School

Outstanding1069 pupils1.4 km
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Marling School

Outstanding1214 pupils1.6 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 Group0.5 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • The Museum in the Park0.9 km
  • Cafe Max0.4 km
  • Fifteen0.4 km
  • Gateway To India0.4 km
  • + 47 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Golden Fleece0.1 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.5 km
  • The Old Nelson0.9 km
  • The Bowbridge Arms0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Lord John0.4 km
  • Bisley House Bar And Grill0.2 km
  • Cotswold Playhouse0.3 km
  • Cross Hands Inn0.5 km
  • Queen Victoria Inn0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
  • Sushi Daily0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House0.1 km
  • KKVB Services Ltd0.4 km
  • Papa Johns0.3 km
  • SALT Bakehouse0.2 km
  • The Goods Shed Cafe0.4 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stroud0.4 km
  • Stonehouse4.6 km
  • Cam & Dursley11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Leazes0.1 km
  • The Leazes0.1 km
  • Cornhill0.2 km
  • Cornhill0.2 km
  • Whitminster Centre0.2 km