GL5 1DZ is a mixed residential area on Middle 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 1DZ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £517k, up 29.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00113866 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MIDDLE STREET, GL5 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLE STREET, GL5 1DZ.
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
With 38% social renting, GL5 1DZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 29.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL5 1DZ. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 478,500
12 sales · Mean £ 419,125
Semi-Detached
£ 385,000
1 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around GL5 1DZ is above average at 91 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
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Uplands Community Primary School
St Rose's Special School
Rodborough Community Primary School
Stroud High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Folly Lane Stores0.9 km
- Acre Street Stores0.1 km
- Confection Affection0.4 km
- K'N'G Convenience Ltd0.4 km
- Middle Of The Hill Community Group0.4 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Golden Fleece0.2 km
- The Fountain Inn0.6 km
- The Bowbridge Arms0.7 km
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, Cafe
50 nearby- Cafe Max0.5 km
- Fifteen0.5 km
- Gateway To India0.6 km
- Karibu0.2 km
- No. 270.3 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
- Sushi Daily0.3 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Tesco Superstore1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House0.2 km
- KKVB Services Ltd0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.4 km
- SALT Bakehouse0.3 km
- The Goods Shed Cafe0.5 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stroud0.5 km
- Stonehouse4.7 km
- Cam & Dursley11.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Leazes0.1 km
- The Leazes0.1 km
- General Hospital0.2 km
- Maternity Hospital0.2 km
- Maternity Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL51DZ · Data under Open Government Licence