GL5 — STROUD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in GL5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL5 is £380,330, which is 14% below the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL5 cost 32.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL5 have fallen 3.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£620,444	311
Semi-detached	£336,277	480
Terraced	£321,318	334
Flat	£181,080	227
All types	£380,330	1447

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in GL5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 57.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL5 has a crime rate well 29% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

16.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

14.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

12.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in GL5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL5 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Stroud Valley Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Uplands Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Thrupp School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Cashes Green Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Rodborough Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

125,680

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in GL5 are 166.0 Mbps, with 95% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 61% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

166.0 Mbps

Avg Download

30.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

33%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL5 is collected by Stroud. The Band D rate is £2,155/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

GL5 — STROUD

Area Summary

GL5 (STROUD) offers above-average property prices (£380,330, 33% above national average), low crime (29% below national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (166 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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GL4

GLOUCESTER

£326K

▼ 13.7% YoY

GL6

STROUD

£565K

▼ 12.0% YoY

GL7

CIRENCESTER

£588K

▼ 6.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in GL5?

The average house price in GL5 (STROUD) is £380,330, based on 1447 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 33% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.4% over the past year.

Is GL5 a safe area to live?

Crime in GL5 is significantly below the national average (57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in GL5?

There are 20 schools in or near GL5. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in GL5?

Council tax in GL5 is collected by Stroud. The Band D rate is £2,155 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in GL5?

The average broadband download speed in GL5 is 166 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 33%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in GL5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in GL5 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 125,680.