Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

GL5 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GL5 1DY.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL5 1DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences114
Anti-social behaviour108
Criminal damage and arson22
Public order20
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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Stroud Valley Community Primary School

Good256 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.9 km
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St Rose's Special School

Good59 pupils0.9 km
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Rodborough Community Primary School

Good202 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Golden Fleece0.4 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.5 km
  • The Bowbridge Arms0.7 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
  • Sushi Daily0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
fastfood

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