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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 85 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
85
Deprivation level
3/10
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
33.47(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.4(+68%)
Burglary
16.13(+491%)
Vehicle crime
8.87(+205%)
Other theft
8.47(+50%)
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 25 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Stow area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,750,000.

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
Detached7£795,000
Flats3£320,000
Semi-Detached5£380,000
Terraced10£486,250

10 years median price trend in Stow

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

All postcodes in Stow

GL541LD

Lower Swell Road

GL541DR

Back Walls

GL541FB

Oakeys Close

GL541FL

Beechwood Park

GL541HT

Wyck Hill

GL541LX

Condurrow Court

GL541AB

The Square

GL541BQ

The Square

GL541LH

Rectory Close

GL541LR

Fisher Close

GL541AR

King Georges Field

GL541DB

Well Lane

GL541DW

Fosseway

GL541FF

Hawkesbury Place

GL541LU

Clifton Close

GL541JS

Sheep Street

GL541AH

Lower Park Street

GL541HN

Newlands Court

GL541LS

Bartletts Park

GL541FU

Beechwood Park

GL541HH

Maugersbury Road

GL541LW

Stonehouse Court

GL541EN

Tewkesbury Road

GL541LA

Stow

GL541AF

The Square

GL541DX

The Park

GL541JU

Station Road

GL541LE

St Mary's Close

GL541AQ

Park Street

GL541FW

Beechwood Park

GL541JZ

Netherswell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.