Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

HIGHWOOD DRIVE, GL6 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHWOOD DRIVE, GL6 0BJ.

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Population

466

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: GL6 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 51% social renting, GL6 0BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 27.0% year-on-year.

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

GL6 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Highwood Drive, 0.3km from Forest Green, Lower in Nailsworth. Administratively it sits within Nailsworth ward and the Stroud constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, GL6 0BJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 27.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for GL6 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00113808 (shared with 7 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 GL6 0BJ. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 128,000

20 sales · Mean £ 134,600

Detached

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 332,333

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

5 sales · Mean £ 283,340

Terraced

£ 260,000

5 sales · Mean £ 258,000

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

GL6 0BJ has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour20
Drugs5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Nailsworth Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Cake Box1.0 km
  • Coxwold Preserve0.9 km
  • Nailsworth Filling Station0.9 km
  • Lawnside Stores0.2 km
  • Slimming World0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Forest Green Rovers FC0.2 km
  • Woodchester Valley Village0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stroud5.3 km
  • Stonehouse6.2 km
  • Cam & Dursley9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Lawnside0.1 km
  • Nailsworth Primary School0.1 km
  • Nailsworth Primary School0.2 km
  • Nortonwood0.2 km
  • Bunting Way0.2 km