Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

LANSDOWN, GL5 1BG House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

354

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL5 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

GL5 1BG is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £272k. Property prices are trending down 44.9% year-on-year.

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

GL5 1BG is an active urban area on Lansdown, 0.1km from Lansdown in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Stroud Valley ward and the Stroud constituency.

GL5 1BG is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are high (169 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, down 44.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00113944 (shared with 13 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 1BG. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 137,500

7 sales · Mean £ 144,178

Terraced

£ 419,000

2 sales · Mean £ 419,000

Semi-Detached

£ 278,000

2 sales · Mean £ 278,000

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

Crime rates near GL5 1BG are high at 169 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 behaviour196
Violence and sexual offences177
Shoplifting141
Public order45
Criminal damage and arson32

school Local Schools

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Severn Valley School

Good48 pupils0.2 km
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St Rose's Special School

Good59 pupils0.4 km
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.4 km
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Stroud Valley Community Primary School

Good256 pupils0.5 km
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Uplands Community Primary School

Outstanding108 pupils0.5 km
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Rodborough Community Primary School

Good202 pupils1.0 km
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Stroud High School

Outstanding1069 pupils1.2 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 Stores0.6 km
  • Acre Street Stores0.4 km
  • Confection Affection0.3 km
  • K'N'G Convenience Ltd0.3 km
  • Middle Of The Hill Community Group0.7 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • The Museum in the Park0.7 km
  • Cafe Max0.4 km
  • Fifteen0.3 km
  • Gateway To India0.4 km
  • + 49 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Golden Fleece0.3 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.4 km
  • The Old Nelson0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Lord John0.4 km
  • Bisley House Bar And Grill0.5 km
  • Cotswold Playhouse0.5 km
  • Cross Hands Inn0.7 km
  • Queen Victoria Inn0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
  • Sushi Daily0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House0.3 km
  • KKVB Services Ltd0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.4 km
  • SALT Bakehouse0.3 km
  • The Goods Shed Cafe0.4 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stroud0.4 km
  • Stonehouse4.5 km
  • Cam & Dursley11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitminster Centre0.1 km
  • Locking Hill0.1 km
  • Locking Hill0.1 km
  • Whitminster Centre0.1 km
  • Brickrow0.2 km