Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

FOUNTAIN STREET, GL6 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNTAIN STREET, GL6 0BL.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL6 0BL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. GL6 0BL spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

GL6 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Fountain Street, 0.1km from Newmarket in Nailsworth. Administratively it sits within Nailsworth ward and the Stroud constituency.

For renters and young professionals, GL6 0BL offers a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for GL6 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00113811 (shared with 19 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 GL6 0BL. The average age is 53.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 160,000

4 sales · Mean £ 149,737

Terraced

£ 535,000

1 sales · Mean £ 535,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL6 0BL has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour20
Shoplifting19
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Nailsworth Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils1.3 km
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Amberley Parochial School

Good98 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Coco Confectionery0.0 km
  • Country Quality Meats0.1 km
  • Leonard Walker (Family Butcher)0.1 km
  • Coxwold Preserve0.4 km
  • Nailsworth Filling Station0.4 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Box Village B&B0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Nailsworth Mills Bowling Club0.4 km
  • The Village Inn0.2 km
  • Halfway Cafe0.9 km
  • Nailsworth Social Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • The Canteen0.1 km
  • Ruskin Mill Cafe0.7 km
  • Hobbs House Bakery0.1 km
  • Amalfi Nailsworth Ltd0.2 km
  • Egypt Mill0.2 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Willow & Co0.2 km
  • Balti Nailsworth Bangladeshi Cuisine0.1 km
  • Chop Suey House0.1 km
  • Passage To India Restaurant0.1 km
  • Walkers0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stroud5.4 km
  • Stonehouse7.0 km
  • Cam & Dursley10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Clock Tower School stop0.1 km
  • Clock Tower School stop0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Morrison's0.1 km