Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

PAINSWICK ROAD, GL4 8ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAINSWICK ROAD, GL4 8ET.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

297

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL4 8ET is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

GL4 8ET is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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

GL4 8ET is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Painswick Road, 0.7km from Prinknash Park in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Painswick and Upton ward and the Stroud constituency.

For families considering a move, GL4 8ET represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for GL4 8ET are sourced from Output Area E00113930 (shared with 27 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 GL4 8ET. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

GL4 8ET has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Monastery Shop And Cafe0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gloucester6.5 km
  • Cheltenham Spa9.4 km
  • Stroud9.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Fiddlers Elbow0.1 km
  • Fiddlers Elbow0.1 km
  • Prinknash Abbey0.2 km
  • Prinknash Abbey0.2 km
  • Bella Vista0.4 km