The GL5 2RX postcode is in Stroud, Gloucestershire postcode town, within South West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | GL5 |
| Ward | Thrupp |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Rodborough & Thrupp |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Stroud |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Gloucester |
| Police Force | Gloucestershire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Thrupp |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Stroud |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 22613 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural life / Rural traits / Country Living, while the work-zone classification is Accessible countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Upper Bourne(0.11 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Quarhouse Lane(0.06 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Stroud(2.27 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | GL5 2QR (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Thrupp SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | GL5 2EN (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Minchinhampton Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | GL6 9BP (0.92 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is MINCHINHAMPTON SURGERY(0.91 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| minchinhampton surgeryActivethe surgery, bell lane, minchinhampton, stroud, gloucestershire | 01453883793 | GL6 9JF |
The population of GL52RX is 305 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 46 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 45 to 54 (1144), Between 55 to 64 (1074), and Below 14 (1050).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 290 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 11.
Regarding education, 109 adults have Level 4, while 29 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (311), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (177).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (141), followed by No religion (133).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (71) followed by Small employers and own account workers (47), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (38).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (336), and 226 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1204) and European Union EU-14 (21).