Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

PARLIAMENT CLOSE, GL5 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARLIAMENT CLOSE, GL5 1DQ.

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Population

435

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL5 1DQ 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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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates GL5 1DQ — age 38, 79% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £294k.

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

GL5 1DQ is an active urban area on Parliament Close, 0.2km from Leazes (The Leaze) in Stroud. Administratively it sits within Stroud Valley ward and the Stroud constituency.

For families considering a move, GL5 1DQ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £294k.

Census 2021 statistics for GL5 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00113943 (shared with 28 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 1DQ. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 290,750

2 sales · Mean £ 290,750

Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Terraced

£ 242,500

5 sales · Mean £ 241,900

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

Crime around GL5 1DQ is above average at 125 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 behaviour191
Violence and sexual offences173
Shoplifting144
Public order44
Criminal damage and arson30

school Local Schools

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Severn Valley School

Good48 pupils0.1 km
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Stroud Valley Community Primary School

Good256 pupils0.3 km
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Uplands Community Primary School

Outstanding108 pupils0.5 km
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The Rosary Catholic Primary School

Good183 pupils0.6 km
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St Rose's Special School

Good59 pupils0.7 km
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Rodborough Community Primary School

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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Stroud High School

Outstanding1069 pupils1.4 km
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Callowell Primary School

Inadequate145 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • The Museum in the Park0.9 km
  • Cafe Max0.5 km
  • Fifteen0.4 km
  • Gateway To India0.5 km
  • + 47 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Golden Fleece0.2 km
  • The Fountain Inn0.4 km
  • The Old Nelson0.9 km
  • The Bowbridge Arms0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Lord John0.5 km
  • Bisley House Bar And Grill0.2 km
  • Cotswold Playhouse0.2 km
  • Cross Hands Inn0.4 km
  • Queen Victoria Inn0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.3 km
  • Sushi Daily0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Tesco Superstore0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • H K Stroud Ltd/ Hong Kong House0.2 km
  • KKVB Services Ltd0.5 km
  • Papa Johns0.4 km
  • SALT Bakehouse0.3 km
  • The Goods Shed Cafe0.5 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stroud0.5 km
  • Stonehouse4.7 km
  • Cam & Dursley11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Leazes0.1 km
  • The Leazes0.1 km
  • Whitminster Centre0.2 km
  • Whitminster Centre0.2 km
  • Brickrow0.2 km