GL5 1DY is a mixed residential area located 0.1km from The Leaze (Leazes) in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Stroud Slade ward and the Stroud constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00113867 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GL5 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL5 1DY.
346
41
£ 42,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL5 1DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates GL5 1DY — age 41, 77% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL5 1DY. The average age is 41.1. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL5 1DY is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Folly Lane Stores0.8 km
- Acre Street Stores0.2 km
- Confection Affection0.6 km
- K'N'G Convenience Ltd0.6 km
- Middle Of The Hill Community Group0.2 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Golden Fleece0.4 km
- The Fountain Inn0.5 km
- The Bowbridge Arms0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Lord John0.7 km
- Bisley House Bar And Grill0.1 km
- Cotswold Playhouse0.1 km
- Cross Hands Inn0.3 km
- Queen Victoria Inn0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Cafe Max0.7 km
- Fifteen0.7 km
- Gateway To India0.7 km
- Karibu0.4 km
- No. 270.5 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
- Sushi Daily0.5 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House0.4 km
- KKVB Services Ltd0.5 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- SALT Bakehouse0.5 km
- The Goods Shed Cafe0.7 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stroud0.7 km
- Stonehouse4.9 km
- Cam & Dursley11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Hands Inn0.1 km
- Cross Hands Inn0.1 km
- Cross Hands Inn0.1 km
- General Hospital0.1 km
- General Hospital0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: GL51DY · Data under Open Government Licence