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.
FOUNTAIN STREET, GL6 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNTAIN STREET, GL6 0BL.
284
54
£ 48,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Nailsworth Church of England Primary School
Amberley Parochial School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Box Village B&B0.6 km
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: GL60BL · Data under Open Government Licence