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GL5

STROUD

Gloucestershire, South West, England

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GL5 encompasses STROUD and its surrounding areas in Gloucestershire, South West.

Avg price £380,330
1yr change ▼ 3.4%
Crime 29% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£380,330

▼ 3.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

33% above national avg

Crime Rate

57.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

29% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

166 Mbps

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.

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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

£369K £375K £381K £386K £392K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

125,680

Population

67

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.

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166.0 Mbps

Avg Download

30.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

33%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about GL5 STROUD

What is the average house price in GL5 STROUD?
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 STROUD 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 is the population of GL5 STROUD?
The population of GL5 (STROUD) is approximately 125,680 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in GL5 STROUD?
There are 20 schools in or near GL5. 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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