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GL5 1PJ

Summer Street

Stroud Valley

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Detailed insights for GL5 1PJ

Overview

Postcode GL5 1PJ is located in an urban city, within the Stroud Valley area 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 median sale price in Stroud Valley is £293,750 (around £310 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £414,500. The nearest station is Stroud (Gloucs), about 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Daisy Bank.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
33.1%
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 16,120 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most 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

33.1%

Approximately 33.1% 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 1PJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Stroud Town near GL5 1PJ 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL5 1PJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Stroud (Gloucs)

N/A

Walking directions to Stroud (Gloucs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL5 1PJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miDaisy BankSmallWalking directions to Daisy Bank

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
1,667.6 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
270
94.41%
Other White
9
3.15%
Irish
3
1.05%
Chinese
1
0.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
27.43%
No qualifications
43
18.14%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
13.92%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
33.86%
Social rents from council
36
28.35%
Owns with a mortgage
32
25.2%
Other social rented
6
4.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.15%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Stroud Valley

Median price: £293,750
Price per sq ft: £310
Sales (last 12 months): 30
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £415K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £293,750 (about £310 per square foot) in Stroud Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £725,000.

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
Detached3£580,000£396
Semi-Detached9£340,000£288
Terraced13£317,500£329
Flats5£140,000£246

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£205,000
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£140,000£340,000£265,000
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£217
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£246£288£324
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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 1PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 1PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2026114, Summer Street, Stroud, GL5 1PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
11 Nov 2025132, Summer Street, Stroud, GL5 1PJTerracedFreehold£285,000
25 Jun 2025141, Summer Street, Stroud, GL5 1PHDetachedFreehold£1,650,000
15 Jul 2025119, Summer Street, Stroud, GL5 1PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,200
15 Jul 2025119, Summer Street, Stroud, GL5 1PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£321,000

Schools

In the GL5 1PJ postcode area, located within Stroud Town, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for GL5 1PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableSladewood AcademyFree schools special
Good
0.6 miPrimaryUplands Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryStroud Valley Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of GL5 1PJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL5 1PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miHill Shop22 Bisley Old Road, Stroud, GL5 1LPWalking directions to Hill Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stroud district.

Band A£1,661
Band B£1,938
Band C£2,215
Band D£2,491
Band E£3,045
Band F£3,599
Band G£4,152
Band H£4,983

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 1PJ, 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 1PJ

Is GL5 1PJ (Stroud Town) safe?

The area around GL5 1PJ 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 1PJ?

The median sale price around GL5 1PJ in Stroud Valley is £293,750 (about £310 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL5 1PJ?

There are 3 schools close to GL5 1PJ, including Sladewood Academy (Good), Uplands Community Primary School (Good) and Stroud Valley Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to GL5 1PJ?

The closest station to GL5 1PJ is Stroud (Gloucs), about 1,556 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL5 1PJ?

GL5 1PJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,120 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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