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GL5 1US

Shepherds Croft

Stroud Uplands

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Overview

Postcode GL5 1US is located in an urban city, within the Stroud Uplands ward of Stroud in the South West region, and forms part of the Stroud Town area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Park Gardens.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Stroud Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Stroud Town has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.1%

Approximately 14.1% 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 1US.

Flood risk

No risk

Stroud Town near GL5 1US 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for GL5 1US
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Stroud (Gloucs)

N/A

Walking directions to Stroud (Gloucs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for GL5 1US
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPark GardensSmallWalking directions to Park Gardens

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
5,714.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.61(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.65(-35%)
Burglary
4.83(+74%)
Vehicle crime
4.34(+50%)
Other theft
3.86(-31%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
290
94.16%
Other White
11
3.57%
Chinese
3
0.97%
Other Asian
2
0.65%
Caribbean
1
0.32%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
27.41%
Level 3 (A level)
52
20.08%
No qualifications
46
17.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.13%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
43.66%
Owns with a mortgage
39
27.46%
Social rents from council
20
14.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
11.97%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.82%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Stroud Uplands

Median price£321,750
Price per sq ft£386
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£245K – £419K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £321,750 (about £386 per square foot) in Stroud Uplands area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £775,000.

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 Uplands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£390,000£385
Semi-Detached17£297,000£386
Terraced6£244,500£384

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stroud Uplands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stroud Uplands.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£192,000£151,250
2017£312,500£227,500£190,000
2018£350,000£211,798£199,998
2019£330,000£217,498£188,000
2020£365,000£261,000£185,000
2021£365,250£245,000£330,667
2022£385,500£287,500£306,250
2023£387,000£310,000£222,000
2024£435,000£279,000£222,000
2025£427,500£243,750£262,500
2026£386,000£306,000£237,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stroud Uplands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stroud Uplands.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265£243£259
2017£302£264£286
2018£307£269£338
2019£336£274£286
2020£332£292£286
2021£317£319£322
2022£444£372£387
2023£394£320£368
2024£384£387£405
2025£383£397£413
2026£386£355£356
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stroud Uplands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 1US.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GL5 1US
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202627, Shepherds Croft, Stroud, GL5 1USDetachedFreehold£328,500
13 Feb 202640, Shepherds Croft, Stroud, GL5 1USDetachedFreehold£270,000
17 Nov 202565, Shepherds Croft, Stroud, GL5 1USSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
07 Aug 202542, Shepherds Croft, Stroud, GL5 1USDetachedFreehold£427,500
17 Mar 202644, Peghouse Close, Stroud, GL5 1UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the GL5 1US postcode area, located within Stroud Town, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GL5 1US
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryUplands Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miNot applicableSladewood AcademyFree schools special

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryStroud Valley Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GL5 1US

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GL5 1US
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 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 1US, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cath Moore

Stroud Uplands - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Simon Opher

Stroud - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictStroudE07000082
Parliamentary ConstituencyStroudE14001529
WardStroud UplandsE05010990
ParishStroudE04013012
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stroud TownE02004656
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stroud 006DE01022411
Police ForceGloucestershire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GL5 1US

Is GL5 1US (Stroud Town) safe?

The area around GL5 1US records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 1US?

The median sale price around GL5 1US in Stroud Town is £321,750 (about £386 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GL5 1US?

There are 6 schools close to GL5 1US, including Uplands Community Primary School (Outstanding), Sladewood Academy and Stroud Valley Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to GL5 1US?

The closest station to GL5 1US is Stroud (Gloucs), about 1,221 m away.

How deprived is the area around GL5 1US?

GL5 1US scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,563 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stroud covering GL5 1US is Simon Opher (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Cath Moore (Labour Party).

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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.