Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

LANSDOWN, GL5 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANSDOWN, GL5 1BB.

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Population

233

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL5 1BB 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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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
workEmployment
7/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. GL5 1BB's 52% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £245k. Property prices are trending up 32.6% year-on-year.

home £245,600 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL5 1BB is an active urban area on Lansdown, 0.2km from Lansdown in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Stroud Central ward and the Stroud constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, up 32.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00113687 (shared with 20 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 GL5 1BB. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.3%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,600

2 sales · Mean £ 245,600

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

Crime rates near GL5 1BB are high at 150 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.

Anti-social behaviour177
Violence and sexual offences149
Shoplifting142
Public order44
Drugs29

school Local Schools

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Severn Valley School

Good48 pupils0.2 km
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.3 km
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St Rose's Special School

Good59 pupils0.4 km
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Stroud Valley Community Primary School

Good256 pupils0.4 km
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Uplands Community Primary School

Outstanding108 pupils0.6 km
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Rodborough Community Primary School

Good202 pupils0.9 km
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Stroud High School

Outstanding1069 pupils1.1 km
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Callowell Primary School

Inadequate145 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Folly Lane Stores0.7 km
  • Acre Street Stores0.4 km
  • Confection Affection0.2 km
  • K'N'G Convenience Ltd0.2 km
  • Middle Of The Hill Community Group0.7 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Cafe Bar0.6 km
  • The Museum in the Park0.6 km
  • Cafe Max0.3 km
  • Fifteen0.2 km
  • Gateway To India0.3 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Golden Fleece0.3 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.5 km
  • The Old Nelson0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Lord John0.2 km
  • Bisley House Bar And Grill0.5 km
  • Cotswold Playhouse0.5 km
  • Cross Hands Inn0.7 km
  • Queen Victoria Inn0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.2 km
  • Sushi Daily0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House0.2 km
  • KKVB Services Ltd0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.3 km
  • SALT Bakehouse0.2 km
  • The Goods Shed Cafe0.3 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stroud0.3 km
  • Stonehouse4.4 km
  • Cam & Dursley10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Locking Hill0.1 km
  • Locking Hill0.1 km
  • Whitminster Centre0.1 km
  • Whitminster Centre0.1 km
  • Merrywalks Layover0.1 km