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GL6

STROUD

Gloucestershire, South West, England

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GL6 covers STROUD in Gloucestershire, South West.

Avg price £565,317
1yr change ▼ 12.0%
Crime 82% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£565,317

▼ 12.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

97% above national avg

Crime Rate

14.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

82% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

212 Mbps

Property Prices in GL6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in GL6 is £565,317, which is 28% above the Gloucestershire average of £441,384.

Properties in GL6 cost 97.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in GL6 have fallen 12.0% 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 £719,731 508
Semi-detached £402,866 198
Terraced £339,820 209
Flat £237,512 118
All types £565,317 1106

5-Year Price History

£509K £532K £554K £577K £599K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in GL6

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

With 14.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, GL6 has a crime rate well 82% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in GL6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

GL6 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Eastcombe Primary School Primary Good mi
Chalford Hill Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
Sheepscombe Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Croft Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

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 GL6 are 212.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 73% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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212.0 Mbps

Avg Download

38.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

46%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in GL6 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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GL6 — STROUD

Area Summary

GL6 (STROUD) offers above-average property prices (£565,317, 97% above national average), low crime (82% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (212 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about GL6 STROUD

What is the average house price in GL6 STROUD?
The average house price in GL6 (STROUD) is £565,317, based on 1106 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 97% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.0% over the past year.
Is GL6 STROUD a safe area to live?
Crime in GL6 is significantly below the national average (14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of GL6 STROUD?
The population of GL6 (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 GL6?
The average broadband download speed in GL6 is 212 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 46%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in GL6 STROUD?
There are 18 schools in or near GL6. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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