How many households are in Stroud Central?

There are 1,105 households in Stroud Central

What are prices by property type in Stroud Central?

Latest medians: Detached £620,000, Semi-detached £327,500, Terraced £292,500, Flats £174,000.

What home types are most common in Stroud Central?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 27.1%, semi-detached 25.6%.

What's the average income in Stroud Central?

Average resident income is about £42,800 per year.

How much social housing is near Stroud Central?

About 4.3% across the Stroud Central area.

How safe is Stroud Central?

Crime level in Stroud Central is very high with about 216 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How deprived is Stroud Central?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 15558 of 32844 in country).

What are house prices in Stroud Central?

Based on 48 recent sales, the median price is £291,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

What's the Stroud Central population and density?

Stroud Central population is 2,128 with density 1539.4 per km².

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Q: What schools in Stroud Central and how are they rated?

There are 5 schools in Stroud Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good)

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About

Stroud Central ward is located in the heart of Stroud, a market town in Gloucestershire. The area includes the town centre, known for its independent shops, cafes, and the historic Subscription Rooms. The ward is bordered by the Slad Valley to the north and the A46 road to the south, with residential streets radiating out from the commercial core.

The ward features a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture, with some modern developments. Stroud Central is home to the town’s main transport links, including the railway station connecting to Gloucester and London. Green spaces like Bank Gardens provide open areas within the urban setting. The ward also hosts the weekly farmers' market, a key feature of local life.

Area overview

On average Stroud Central has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 216 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Stroud Central is £42,800 per year. There are 5 schools in Stroud Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

216

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

4.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stroud Central Population

2,128

Population density

1,539.4 per km²

Demographics

British

1,779

83.56%

Other White

160

7.52%

Other

1.32%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

1.22%

Other Asian

0.89%

Total population: 2,129

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

356

32.22%

Owns outright

354

32.04%

Owns with a mortgage

257

23.26%

Other social rented

5.79%

Other forms of private rent

3.8%

Total households: 1,105

Property prices in Stroud Central

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £291,000 in Stroud Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,330 up to £689,950.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£620,000	£428,840	£513,800	£654,975	£682,955
Flats	17	£174,000	£80,666	£110,000	£192,500	£299,000
Semi-Detached	16	£327,500	£280,000	£308,125	£356,250	£427,750
Terraced	12	£292,500	£184,200	£227,500	£376,250	£579,250

10 years price trend in Stroud Central

All postcodes in Stroud Central

GL53BE

Merrywalks

GL52AB

London Road

GL53AQ

Russell Street

GL53BX

George Street

GL54HR

Cainscross Road

GL51BJ

Lansdown

GL54EJ

Jack Russell Close

GL51QD

Cainscross Road

GL53AG

Russell Street

GL53EH

Lodgemore Lane

GL54HL

Downfield Road

GL54HS

Cainscross Road

GL52AG

London Road

GL52HE

Swan Lane

GL53BY

Merrywalks

GL53DE

George Street

GL54AH

Stroud Town

GL51AQ

Kendrick Street

GL51AU

High Street

GL51BB

Lansdown

GL52AJ

London Road

GL52AQ

London Road

GL52HA

John Street

GL54AB

Beeches Green

GL54ES

Cainscross Road

GL54EX

Cainscross Road

GL54BH

Beeches Green

GL53BB

Rowcroft

GL53DQ

King Street

GL53EG

Lodgemore Lane

GL53JS

Bath Road

GL51BE

Lansdown

GL51DT

Acre Street

GL51JL

Church Street

GL52AH

London Road

GL53DY

George Street

GL53EW

Chestnut Lane

GL53JN

Bath Road

GL54JU

Stroud Town

GL51DQ

Parliament Close

GL51XB

Beeches Green

GL54JP

Cainscross Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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