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About

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
80
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stow Population
2,480
Population density
107.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
2,310
93.15%
Other White
83
3.35%
Irish
24
0.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
0.48%
Other Asian
10
0.4%
Total population: 2,480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
54
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)

Price distribution by property type for Stow 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 Stow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£972,500
Terraced8£428,750
Semi-Detached9£382,000
Flats10£402,623

10 years median price trend in Stow

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

All postcodes in Stow

GL541EJ

Evesham Road

GL541HN

Newlands Court

GL541AB

The Square

GL541AR

King Georges Field

GL541HF

Stow

GL541DT

Lower Park Street

GL541LH

Rectory Close

GL541BN

Digbeth Street

GL541DN

Fosseway

GL541DD

Shepherds Way

GL541GE

Stow

GL541BJ

The Square

GL541JW

Windrush Court

GL541BT

Well Lane

GL541JY

Burford Road

GL541BE

Church Street

GL541EG

Moreton Road

GL541AS

King Georges Field

GL541NA

Aubrey Mews

GL541FL

Beechwood Park

GL541FN

Beechwood Park

GL541EQ

Well Lane

GL541FE

King Charles Place

GL541FQ

Beechwood Park

GL541AT

King Georges Field

GL541AU

Sheep Street

GL541DQ

Camp Gardens

GL541GA

Beechwood Park

GL541EN

Tewkesbury Road

GL541DW

Fosseway

GL541JT

Wraggs Row

Data Sources

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