GL5 1DX is a mixed residential area on Queens Square, 0.1km from The Leaze (Leazes) in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Stroud Slade ward and the Stroud constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GL5 1DX 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 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £288k.
Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00113866 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS SQUARE, GL5 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS SQUARE, GL5 1DX.
242
43
£ 42,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in GL5 1DX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL5 1DX. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 288,500
2 sales · Mean £ 288,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL5 1DX is above average at 95 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
Stroud Valley Community Primary School
Severn Valley 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 Stores0.8 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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Golden Fleece0.2 km
- The Fountain Inn0.5 km
- The Bowbridge Arms0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Lord John0.5 km
- Bisley House Bar And Grill0.1 km
- Cotswold Playhouse0.1 km
- Cross Hands Inn0.4 km
- Queen Victoria Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.4 km
- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Tesco Superstore1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House0.3 km
- KKVB Services Ltd0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.5 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
- Cross Hands Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL51DX · Data under Open Government Licence