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GL5 1LL

The Knoll

Stroud Valley

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Overview

Postcode GL5 1LL is located in an urban city, within the Stroud Valley ward of Stroud in the South West region, and forms part of the Stroud Town area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stroud Town is £50,718 per year. The nearest station is Stroud (Gloucs), about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Park Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Stroud Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,336 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Stroud Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Stroud Town is £50,718 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GL5 1LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Stroud Town near GL5 1LL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stroud (Gloucs) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL5 1LL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Stroud (Gloucs)

N/A

Walking directions to Stroud (Gloucs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL5 1LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPark GardensSmallWalking directions to Park Gardens
0.4 miDaisy BankSmallWalking directions to Daisy Bank
0.3 miBank GardensSmallWalking directions to Bank Gardens

Area Profile

Population
433
Population density
1,553.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.85(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.74(+79%)
Shoplifting
6.89(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.08(-6%)
Burglary
5.67(+104%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
361
83.76%
Other White
41
9.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
1.86%
Other
5
1.16%
Indian
3
0.7%
Total population: 431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
160
47.34%
Level 3 (A level)
72
21.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
13.61%
No qualifications
22
6.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
6.51%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
40.68%
Owns with a mortgage
67
37.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
9.6%
Other social rented
15
8.47%
Social rents from council
3
1.69%
Total households: 177

Property prices in Stroud Valley

Median price£332,500
Price per sq ft£339
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£258K – £429K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £332,500 (about £339 per square foot) in Stroud Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stroud Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£652,500£406
Terraced16£364,250£340
Semi-Detached10£332,500£337
Flats4£145,250£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stroud Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stroud Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£740,000£112,500£189,500£210,000
2017£340,000£157,500£248,750£237,000
2018£390,000£134,250£285,000£224,975
2019£235,000£127,500£314,000£285,000
2020£365,500£126,500£290,000£262,500
2021£520,000£169,000£300,000£285,000
2022£482,000£187,940£328,000£352,000
2023£540,000£165,000£360,000£290,000
2024£470,000£170,000£365,000£390,000
2025£862,500£177,500£325,000£413,000
2026£580,000£113,000£340,000£257,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stroud Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stroud Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235£209£234£213
2017£293£262£252£247
2018£273£217£230£237
2019£276£242£245£241
2020£269£247£265£269
2021£355£217£287£248
2022£433£270£313£357
2023£411£304£323£329
2024£333£346£328£351
2025£378£310£339£340
2026£396£178£338£347
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stroud Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stroud Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 1LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 1LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026Leazes House, Upper Leazes, Stroud, GL5 1LBDetachedFreehold£725,000
06 Mar 202627, Parliament Street, Stroud, GL5 1LNDetachedFreehold£165,000
24 Oct 202515, Parliament Street, Stroud, GL5 1LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
22 Oct 202527, Parliament Street, Stroud, GL5 1LNDetachedFreehold£146,500
29 Aug 202517, Parliament Street, Stroud, GL5 1LNTerracedFreehold£302,500

Schools

In the GL5 1LL postcode area, located within Stroud Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL5 1LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryStroud Valley Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryUplands Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryThe Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL5 1LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL5 1LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAcre Street Stores28 Acre Street, Stroud, GL5 1DRWalking directions to Acre Street Stores
0.2 miHill Shop22 Bisley Old Road, Stroud, GL5 1LPWalking directions to Hill Shop
0.2 miLoose48 High Street, Stroud, GL5 1ANWalking directions to Loose
0.3 miIcelandUnit 10 Union Street, Stroud, GL5 2JTWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food16 Slad Road, Stroud, GL5 1QWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stroud district (2025-26).

Band A£1,580
Band B£1,843
Band C£2,106
Band D£2,369
Band E£2,896
Band F£3,422
Band G£3,949
Band H£4,739

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GL5 1LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Joseph Baxendale

Stroud Valley - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Simon Opher

Stroud - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictStroudE07000082
Parliamentary ConstituencyStroudE14001529
WardStroud ValleyE05010991
ParishStroudE04013012
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stroud TownE02004656
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stroud 006EE01022414
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL5 1LL

Is GL5 1LL (Stroud Town) safe?

The area around GL5 1LL records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near GL5 1LL?

The median sale price around GL5 1LL in Stroud Town is £332,500 (about £339 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL5 1LL?

There are 8 schools close to GL5 1LL, including Stroud Valley Community Primary School (Good), Uplands Community Primary School (Outstanding) and The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GL5 1LL?

The closest station to GL5 1LL is Stroud (Gloucs), about 669 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL5 1LL?

GL5 1LL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,336 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GL5 1LL (Stroud Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL5 1LL is Simon Opher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Joseph Baxendale (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.