Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

CHAPEL STREET, GL5 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, GL5 1DU.

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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

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in GL5 1DU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

GL5 1DU is a mixed residential area on Chapel Street, 0.2km from The Leaze (Leazes) in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Stroud Slade ward and the Stroud constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL5 1DU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1DU 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 1DU. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

Terraced

£ 102,500

1 sales · Mean £ 102,500

Detached

£ 266,500

2 sales · Mean £ 266,500

Semi-Detached

£ 291,750

2 sales · Mean £ 291,750

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

Crime around GL5 1DU is above average at 93 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 behaviour157
Violence and sexual offences132
Shoplifting30
Other theft28
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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Stroud Valley Community Primary School

Good256 pupils0.2 km
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Severn Valley School

Good48 pupils0.3 km
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Uplands Community Primary School

Outstanding108 pupils0.7 km
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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St Rose's Special School

Good59 pupils0.8 km
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Rodborough Community Primary School

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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Stroud High School

Outstanding1069 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Folly Lane Stores0.8 km
  • Acre Street Stores0.1 km
  • Confection Affection0.4 km
  • K'N'G Convenience Ltd0.4 km
  • Middle Of The Hill Community Group0.3 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Golden Fleece0.2 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.5 km
  • The Bowbridge Arms0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Lord John0.5 km
  • Bisley House Bar And Grill0.1 km
  • Cotswold Playhouse0.2 km
  • Cross Hands Inn0.4 km
  • Queen Victoria Inn0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Cafe Max0.6 km
  • Fifteen0.5 km
  • Gateway To India0.6 km
  • Karibu0.3 km
  • No. 270.4 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
  • Sushi Daily0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Tesco Superstore1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House0.3 km
  • KKVB Services Ltd0.4 km
  • Papa Johns0.4 km
  • SALT Bakehouse0.4 km
  • The Goods Shed Cafe0.6 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stroud0.6 km
  • Stonehouse4.8 km
  • Cam & Dursley11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Leazes0.1 km
  • The Leazes0.1 km
  • General Hospital0.2 km
  • General Hospital0.2 km
  • General Hospital0.2 km