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About

Dursley ward encompasses the historic market town of Dursley and the adjacent village of Cam. The area sits on the western edge of the Cotswolds, with the landscape transitioning from the escarpment slopes to the Vale of Berkeley. Long Street and Parsonage Street form the town's central thoroughfares, lined with a mix of independent shops and traditional architecture. The local economy has historically been linked to manufacturing, with several industrial estates located on the town's periphery.

The ward's topography is defined by Stinchcombe Hill and Cam Long Down, which offer expansive views across the Severn Vale. A network of public footpaths connects these landmarks to the town centre and surrounding countryside. The community is served by primary schools, sports facilities, and the Chantry Centre, which houses the local library. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the larger Stroud district, with its own civic history and parish governance.

Area overview

On average Dursley has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dursley is £54,957 per year. There are 2 schools in Dursley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dursley is home to around 7,463 people, with a population density of about 1,612.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dursley Population
7,463
Population density
1,612.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.87(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.41(+3%)
Shoplifting
5.76(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.36(-17%)
Public order
4.15(-37%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,801
91.17%
Other White
307
4.12%
Irish
66
0.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
55
0.74%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
35
0.47%
Total population: 7,460

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,093
34.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,087
18.07%
No qualifications
893
14.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
819
13.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
609
10.12%
Total 16+ residents: 6,017

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,108
34.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,050
32.3%
Social rents from council
424
13.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
420
12.92%
Other social rented
138
4.24%
Total households: 3,251

Property prices in Dursley

Median price£277,500
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £365K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 (about £305 per square foot) in Dursley area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,900 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dursley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£397,500£338
Semi-Detached26£308,432£334
Terraced31£225,000£294
Flats14£150,000£220

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dursley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dursley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325,000£105,250£199,998£187,500
2017£315,998£117,000£227,995£190,750
2018£360,000£133,500£249,973£193,250
2019£331,250£127,500£268,248£192,000
2020£409,995£122,000£266,496£221,250
2021£381,998£140,000£285,000£235,000
2022£452,000£110,000£280,000£231,500
2023£450,000£130,000£308,250£266,000
2024£422,500£152,000£281,175£254,000
2025£420,000£149,000£298,000£243,500
2026£395,000£150,000£336,500£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dursley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dursley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£186£241£220
2017£279£199£249£227
2018£294£197£243£237
2019£290£199£240£228
2020£295£176£272£243
2021£320£244£293£263
2022£349£194£324£306
2023£337£259£323£312
2024£365£258£319£274
2025£345£237£298£301
2026£328£221£353£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dursley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dursley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stroud district.

Band A£1,661
Band B£1,938
Band C£2,215
Band D£2,491
Band E£3,045
Band F£3,599
Band G£4,152
Band H£4,983

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Dursley ward.

Local councillors

Bob Hughes

Dursley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Helen Rose Caton Hughes

Dursley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Terry Cook

Dursley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

All postcodesin Dursley

GL114QD

Shelley Road

GL114AR

Cambridge Avenue

GL114HH

Drake Lane

GL114AW

Nunnery Lane

GL114QJ

Wordsworth Road

GL114EZ

Lawrence Grove

GL114FE

Wyatt Close