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About

Rodborough ward lies on the western fringe of Stroud, characterised by its elevated position on the Cotswold escarpment. The area encompasses a mix of residential neighbourhoods, farmland, and significant areas of common land. Its geography slopes down towards the Frome Valley, offering views over the town. The settlement pattern includes the distinct communities of Rodborough and Butterrow Hill, alongside more modern housing developments integrated into the landscape.

A defining aspect is Rodborough Common, a large area of open grassland managed under historic rights. The common is grazed by cattle and supports a specific ecosystem. The ward is also home to the former Rodborough Tabernacle, a notable architectural landmark. Transport routes, including the A46 road, pass through, connecting it to Stroud centre and beyond while influencing the area's structure.

Area overview

On average Rodborough has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rodborough is £60,027 per year. There are 2 schools in Rodborough: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rodborough is home to around 4,411 people, with a population density of about 1,329.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rodborough Population
4,411
Population density
1,329.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.19(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.7(-15%)
Shoplifting
7.71(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.53(-30%)
Vehicle crime
4.31(+49%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,068
92.18%
Other White
138
3.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.73%
Irish
30
0.68%
Total population: 4,413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,586
43.1%
Level 3 (A level)
598
16.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
491
13.34%
No qualifications
417
11.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
273
7.42%
Total 16+ residents: 3,680

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
871
44.42%
Owns with a mortgage
691
35.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
245
12.49%
Social rents from council
60
3.06%
Other forms of private rent
50
2.55%
Total households: 1,961

Property prices in Rodborough

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £342,250 in Rodborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,500 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rodborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£500,000
Flats2£155,750
Semi-Detached28£331,000
Terraced11£260,000

10 years median price trend in Rodborough

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rodborough.

All postcodes in Rodborough

GL53QF

Bath Road Trading Estate

GL53PX

Kingscourt Lane

GL55DH

Bear Hill

GL55BJ

Butterrow Hill

GL53SL

Coronation Road

GL53UG

The Butts

GL53UF

Dark Lane

GL53HW

Dudbridge Hill

GL55BU

Butterrow Hill

GL53SH

Arundel Drive

GL53TU

Walkley Hill

GL53JY

Bath Road

GL53LS

Spillmans Road

GL53NJ

Stanley View

GL53SA

Kings Road

GL55FA

Empire Villas

GL53SQ

Woodhouse Drive

GL53UE

Rodborough Terrace

GL53QP

Kingscourt Lane

GL53JD

Wallbridge

GL53QG

Dudbridge Road

GL53UL

The Butts

GL53PW

Fishers Way

GL53PB

Ash Road

GL53LX

Brickfields

GL55DJ

Rooksgrove

GL53QZ

Chandos Road

GL53LU

Victoria Villas

GL53NR

Kites Nest Lane

GL53QY

Heather Close

GL53ST

Oak Drive

GL55BS

Butterrow Hill

GL53LL

Bath Road

GL53TT

Southgate Gardens

GL53TX

Walkley Hill

GL53JJ

Bath Road

GL53RJ

Lower Spillmans

GL55BW

The Hithe

GL53QS

Stringers Drive

GL53LA

Bath Road

GL53RR

Rodborough Avenue

GL53NA

Springfield Terrace

GL55BP

Over Butterrow

GL55BL

Butterrow Hill

GL53RL

Melbourne Terrace

GL53BH

Constance Close

GL53SW

Rodborough Hill

GL53JW

Lightpill Trading Estate

GL53NP

Bath Road

GL53TW

Erin Park

GL53RP

Merton Villas

GL53JZ

Frome Avenue

GL53HS

Dudbridge Hill

GL53JU

Wallbridge Industrial Estate

GL53SP

Field Terrace

GL55DW

The Street

GL53TN

Bath Road

GL53SG

Woodhouse Drive

GL55DN

The Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.