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Stroud Central

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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 208 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
208
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

Ethnic groups

British
1,779
83.56%
Other White
160
7.52%
Other
28
1.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
1.22%
Other Asian
19
0.89%
Total population: 2,129

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
356
32.22%
Owns outright
354
32.04%
Owns with a mortgage
257
23.26%
Other social rented
64
5.79%
Other forms of private rent
42
3.8%
Total households: 1,105

Property prices in Stroud Central

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Stroud Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £689,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stroud Central 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 Stroud Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£572,500
Flats21£175,000
Semi-Detached17£335,000
Terraced10£260,000

10 years median price trend in Stroud Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type 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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.