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Stow ward encompasses the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold and its surrounding rural parishes. The area is defined by its elevated position on the Fosse Way, with landscapes of open farmland and wooded valleys. The local economy is centred on agriculture, tourism, and independent retail, with a focus on the town's historic market square.

The town is known for its traditional Cotswold stone buildings and hosts a weekly market. A specific feature is the north door of St Edward's Church, flanked by ancient yew trees, which is said to have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien. The ward includes smaller settlements like Maugersbury and Upper Swell, maintaining a strong community character amidst the agricultural setting.

Area overview

On average Stow has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stow is £53,497 per year. There are 2 schools in Stow: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stow is home to around 2,480 people, with a population density of about 107.5 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stow Population

2,480

Population density

107.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

29.84(-11%)

Anti-social behaviour

21.77(+46%)

Burglary

13.71(+393%)

Other theft

9.27(+65%)

Vehicle crime

6.85(+136%)

South West average

Demographics

British

2,310

93.15%

Other White

3.35%

Irish

0.97%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.48%

Other Asian

0.4%

Total population: 2,480

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

783

35.18%

No qualifications

422

18.96%

Level 3 (A level)

329

14.78%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

316

14.2%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

199

8.94%

Total 16+ residents: 2,226

Housing

Owns outright

568

46.6%

Owns with a mortgage

243

19.93%

Other social rented

167

13.7%

Private landlord or letting agency

147

12.06%

Other forms of private rent

4.43%

Total households: 1,219

Property prices in Stow

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £484,500 in Stow area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £4,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Stow over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	10	£972,500	£417,500	£675,500	£1,347,500	£2,987,500
Terraced	8	£428,750	£240,250	£324,000	£556,250	£569,750
Semi-Detached	9	£382,000	£207,500	£295,000	£590,000	£870,000
Flats	10	£402,623	£231,250	£312,500	£449,250	£1,043,025

10 years median price trend in Stow

All postcodes in Stow

GL541BG

Bailey Close

GL541EF

White Hart Lane

GL541LG

Fox Drive

GL541BU

Union Street

GL541FJ

Beechwood Park

GL541LJ

St Marys Close

GL541DG

Landgate Yard

GL541FU

Beechwood Park

GL541BA

Parkland Mews

GL541GB

Arch Row

GL541HR

Chapel Street

GL541HP

Maugersbury Close

GL541LQ

Stonehouse Court

GL541DY

Chamberlayne Close

GL541AL

Oddington Road

GL541DE

Landgate Mews

GL541AQ

Park Street

GL541HE

Stow

GL541LP

Ferndale Barns

GL541JX

Fosseway

GL541EA

Shepherds Way

GL541HT

Wyck Hill

GL541AD

Fosse Folly

GL541LD

Lower Swell Road

GL541BH

Stow

GL541FW

Beechwood Park

GL541FG

Well Lane

GL541AY

Griffin Close

GL541BY

Mount Pleasant Close

GL541JZ

Netherswell

GL541AN

Sterling Close

GL541AH

Lower Park Street

GL541FT

Beechwood Park

GL541AP

St Edwards Road

GL541HH

Maugersbury Road

GL541BP

Union Street

GL541EW

Elm Tree Drive

GL541HW

Queen Henrietta Place

GL541AE

Church Street

GL541GD

Stow

GL541AW

St Edwards Drive

GL541FS

Beechwood Park

GL541DX

The Park

GL541DL

High Street

GL541BB

Church Street

GL541DR

Back Walls

GL541YY

Stow

GL541FH

Beechwood Park

GL541EE

Parsons Corner

GL541BX

Fosseway

GL541HQ

Sheep Street

GL541AX

Maugerbury Road

GL541FR

Beechwood Park

GL541FD

Well Lane

GL541AA

Sheep Street

GL541LY

Stonehouse Court

GL541BQ

The Square

GL541LA

Stow

GL541LE

St Mary's Close

GL541DH

Well Lane

GL541LN

Whittlestone Close

GL541EB

Bartletts Park

GL541EH

Fosse Lane

GL541DJ

Glebe Close

GL541FY

Beechwood Park

GL541FA

Fosseway

GL541LT

Cotswold Heights

GL541LS

Bartletts Park

GL541JS

Sheep Street

GL541LZ

Church Piece

GL541DA

Chapel Street

GL541LF

Rectory Cottages

GL541FF

Hawkesbury Place

GL541LU

Clifton Close

GL541AF

The Square

GL541LR

Fisher Close

GL541AZ

Chestnut Corner

GL541BD

Stow

GL541ED

Stowe Green

GL541LX

Condurrow Court

GL541AJ

Park Street

GL542EZ

Stow Road

GL541EY

Stow

GL541FX

Beechwood Park

GL541HG

Stow

GL541AG

Park Street

GL541LL

Whittlestone Hollow

GL541HL

Shepherds Row

GL541DB

Well Lane

GL541DP

Talbot Square

GL541FP

Beechwood Park

GL541FB

Oakeys Close

GL541DU

Maugersbury Park

GL541BL

The Square

GL541LW

Stonehouse Court

GL541BS

Eastview Close

GL541EL

Evesham Road

GL541JU

Station Road

GL541JA

Stow

GL541FZ

Beechwood Park

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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